University of the Pacific (UOP) vs University of La Verne (ULV)

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of the Pacific and University of La Verne. With acceptance rates of 75% and 80%, respectively, both universities welcome a diverse student body. While University of the Pacific boasts a larger undergraduate population, University of La Verne offers a more intimate learning environment with smaller class sizes. Discover their popular majors, ranging from business and psychology to nursing and education. Compare graduation rates, financial aid opportunities, and student life experiences to find the institution that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences. Dive into the detailed comparison table to uncover further insights and make an informed decision about your educational journey.

	University of La Verne	University of the Pacific
Overview
Location	La Verne, California	Stockton, California
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	80.0%	84.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	71.9%	79.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	$50
SAT range	905 - 1135	1120 - 1380
ACT range	17 - 24	24 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	7.0%	29.0%
Students submitting ACT score	1.0%	9.0%
Total number of applicants	5,004	10,901
Total number of admissions given out	3,600	8,645
Admitted students who chose to enroll	680	781
Yield rate	18.9%	9.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$68,989	$72,129
Average net price	$22,538	$21,311
Tuition	$44,700	$51,628
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $8,450 Meal plan: $6,580	Room/dormitory: $8,350 Meal plan: $5,720
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	96.0% Average amount $38,707	99.0% Average amount $35,732
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $4,979	48.0% Average amount $5,152
Students taking out private loans	8.0% Average amount $6,087	3.0% Average amount $19,389

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	3,691 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%	3,306 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%
Graduate students	2,510 Men 31.2% Women 68.8%	2,760 Men 38.1% Women 61.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	9.9%
International students	4.5%	8.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,002	2,064
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California Virgin Islands Texas Nevada Washington

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Psychology Liberal Arts Social Sciences	Health Professions Education Legal Profession Multidisciplinary Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	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	69.4%	69.5%
Dropout rate	29.2%	29.9%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $109,952 Year 2: $114,730 Year 3: $117,698 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $86,129 Year 3: $91,276 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $75,334 Year 2: $69,657 Year 3: $79,038 Public Administration (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,266 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $74,806 Psychology, Other (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $59,236 Year 2: $65,765 Year 3: $74,374 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,404 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $69,352 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,158 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $68,491 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $56,248 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $66,943 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,502 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $64,978 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $59,534 Year 3: $63,868	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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