Pacific College of Health and Science vs University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA)

Pacific College of Health and Science and University of Virginia-Main Campus stand as distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique opportunities and experiences to their students. Pacific College, a private institution, boasts a notably higher acceptance rate compared to the highly selective University of Virginia, a public research university. While both institutions offer a diverse range of academic programs, Pacific College specializes in health sciences, while University of Virginia offers a broader spectrum of majors, including engineering, humanities, and social sciences. Furthermore, the student body demographics and graduation rates vary significantly between the two institutions, making it essential for prospective students to delve into the detailed comparison table provided to ascertain which institution best aligns with their academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pacific College of Health and Science	University of Virginia-Main Campus
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Charlottesville, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		97.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	20.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $85
SAT range	N/A	1380 - 1500
ACT range	N/A	32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		52.0%
Students submitting ACT score		21.0%
Total number of applicants		47,971
Total number of admissions given out		9,951
Admitted students who chose to enroll		3,889
Yield rate		39.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,351	In state: $36,314 Out of state: $70,696
Average net price	$24,597	$20,401
Tuition	$9,606	In state: $16,010 Out of state: $49,710
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $7,110 Meal plan: $5,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	39.0% Average amount $3,348	46.0% Average amount $19,612
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,750	25.0% Average amount $4,845
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	6.0% Average amount $11,030

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	293 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%	17,294 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	752 Men 19.1% Women 80.9%	8,711 Men 46.9% Women 53.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	35.2%
International students	0.1%	8.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	7,645
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Virginia New York Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions	Business Health Professions Engineering Social Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.4%	93.7%
Dropout rate	28.6%	2.3%
Transferred out	N/A	3.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $25,845 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $21,896 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $20,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $17,634 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,585 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $16,437 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $33,828 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $185,710 Year 2: $162,255 Year 3: $193,013 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $157,071 Year 2: $155,263 Year 3: $176,237 Computer Software and Media Applications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,350 Year 2: $101,406 Year 3: $125,729 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,426 Year 2: $107,256 Year 3: $120,362 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,239 Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $109,956 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,639 Year 2: $92,077 Year 3: $108,272 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,682 Year 2: $90,146 Year 3: $101,904 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,602 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $95,939 Systems Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,487 Year 2: $82,808 Year 3: $94,931 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,807 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $84,597

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