PUC-Angwin vs Loma Linda University

Pacific Union College and Loma Linda University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Pacific Union College, nestled in the picturesque Napa Valley, boasts a tight-knit community and a focus on liberal arts education. In contrast, Loma Linda University, situated in the vibrant city of Loma Linda, California, excels in health sciences and boasts a diverse student body. While Pacific Union College prides itself on its low acceptance rate and rigorous academic standards, Loma Linda University offers a more accessible admissions process and a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Explore the detailed comparison table below to delve into further differences, including popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates, to determine which institution best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Loma Linda University	Pacific Union College
Overview
Location	Loma Linda, 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	Quarter	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		61.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	N/A	57.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		1,216
Total number of admissions given out		702
Admitted students who chose to enroll		130
Yield rate		18.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

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

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

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,073 Men 25.4% Women 74.6%	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%
Graduate students	3,317 Men 36.5% Women 63.5%	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	21.1%
International students	8.4%	2.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Rural: Fringe
Dormitory capacity	510	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 Psychology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Family and Consumer Sciences Education	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	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	N/A	39.6%
Dropout rate	N/A	6.0%
Transferred out	N/A	53.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $125,982 Year 2: $161,637 Year 3: $194,722 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $104,732 Year 2: $128,737 Year 3: $136,971 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $148,382 Year 2: $140,448 Year 3: $136,100 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $128,085 Year 2: $115,824 Year 3: $115,801 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $99,977 Year 2: $98,403 Year 3: $111,697 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $109,055 Year 2: $97,959 Year 3: $104,118 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $93,366 Year 2: $89,658 Year 3: $94,365 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $85,779 Year 2: $91,300 Year 3: $93,261 Psychology, General (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,204 Year 2: $70,176 Year 3: $83,170 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,808 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $82,552	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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