PUC-Angwin vs Azusa Pacific

Pacific Union College and Azusa Pacific University, both esteemed Christian institutions, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific Union College, nestled in the picturesque Napa Valley, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts, while Azusa Pacific University, located in the vibrant city of Azusa, emphasizes professional programs and boasts a larger student body. With acceptance rates of 75% and 65%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse range of students. Pacific Union College's student body is predominantly female, while Azusa Pacific University's is more evenly balanced. Explore the comparison table below to delve into further details, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Azusa Pacific University	Pacific Union College
Overview
Location	Azusa, California	Angwin, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	79.0%	61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Undenominational	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	94.1%	57.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $45 Graduate: $45
SAT range	966 - 1266	N/A
ACT range	19 - 25	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	16.0%
Students submitting ACT score	3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,967	1,216
Total number of admissions given out	3,733	702
Admitted students who chose to enroll	636	130
Yield rate	17.0%	18.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,752	$55,246
Average net price	$27,112	$22,767
Tuition	$40,830	$31,101
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,316 Meal plan: $4,140	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $27,436	99.0% Average amount $22,072
Students receiving federal student loan	35.0% Average amount $5,109	61.0% Average amount $5,294
Students taking out private loans	4.0% Average amount $19,046	2.0% Average amount $18,511

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,939 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	4,187 Men 25.9% Women 74.1%	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	21.1%
International students	3.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	2,467	1,200
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Oregon Hawaii Nevada Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Business Psychology Visual & Performing Arts	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.5%	39.6%
Dropout rate	28.0%	6.0%
Transferred out	N/A	53.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $115,116 Year 2: $106,724 Year 3: $118,408 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $90,222 Year 2: $89,570 Year 3: $97,162 Education, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $101,763 Year 2: $90,146 Year 3: $93,165 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $74,455 Year 2: $78,719 Year 3: $89,214 Psychology, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $64,966 Year 2: $59,722 Year 3: $75,095 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $61,775 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $69,542 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,492 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $68,256 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,482 Year 2: $59,425 Year 3: $67,433 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,617 Year 2: $60,234 Year 3: $65,281 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,760 Year 2: $54,585 Year 3: $62,117	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $92,597 Year 2: $92,410 Year 3: $107,830 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,967 Year 3: $50,701 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,215 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,250 Year 2: $31,839 Year 3: N/A

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PUC-Angwin vs Azusa Pacific

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