University of the Pacific (UOP) vs PUC-Angwin

University of the Pacific and Pacific Union College, both located in California, offer distinct educational experiences. University of the Pacific, a private research university, boasts a higher acceptance rate (75%) compared to Pacific Union College's 67%. While University of the Pacific's student body is more diverse, Pacific Union College has a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. Both institutions excel in different areas: University of the Pacific is known for its strong programs in pharmacy, engineering, and business, while Pacific Union College is recognized for its nursing, theology, and education programs. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about these institutions' graduation rates, popular majors, and other key factors, helping you make an informed decision about your higher education journey.

	Pacific Union College	University of the Pacific
Overview
Location	Angwin, California	Stockton, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	61.0%	84.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.7%	79.3%
Application fees		$50
SAT range	N/A	1120 - 1380
ACT range	N/A	24 - 32
Students submitting SAT score		29.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants	1,216	10,901
Total number of admissions given out	702	8,645
Admitted students who chose to enroll	130	781
Yield rate	18.5%	9.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,246	$72,129
Average net price	$22,767	$21,311
Tuition	$31,101	$51,628
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804	Room/dormitory: $8,350 Meal plan: $5,720
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan Other alternative tuition plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $22,072	99.0% Average amount $35,732
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,294	48.0% Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $18,511	3.0% Average amount $19,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	3,306 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	2,760 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	21.1%	9.9%
International students	2.0%	8.0%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,200	2,064
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Oregon Hawaii Nevada Arizona	California Virgin Islands Texas Nevada Washington

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Health Professions Education Legal Profession Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
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	39.6%	69.5%
Dropout rate	6.0%	29.9%
Transferred out	53.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $119,754 Year 2: $135,274 Year 3: $151,344 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $141,586 Year 3: $146,417 Dentistry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $103,104 Year 2: $100,849 Year 3: $126,481 Engineering, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,722 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $99,751 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: N/A Year 3: $84,059 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $74,017 Year 3: $83,965 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,789 Year 2: $62,766 Year 3: $79,116 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $68,778 Year 3: $78,929 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,570 Year 2: $68,858 Year 3: $73,901 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,400 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $69,849

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