Walla Walla University vs PUC-Angwin

Walla Walla University and Pacific Union College, both esteemed private Christian institutions, offer unique educational experiences. Walla Walla University, nestled in the scenic Walla Walla Valley, boasts a higher acceptance rate (78%) compared to Pacific Union College's selective 68%. While Walla Walla University excels in nursing, biology, and business, Pacific Union College shines in theology, education, and music. Pacific Union College fosters a diverse student body, with international students comprising 15% of its population, while Walla Walla University's student body is predominantly White (78%). With similar graduation rates hovering around 60%, both universities equip their graduates for success. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pacific Union College	Walla Walla University
Overview
Location	Angwin, California	College Place, Washington
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
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%	77.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.7%	50.8%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1210
ACT range	N/A	20 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		64.0%
Students submitting ACT score		57.0%
Total number of applicants	1,216	2,220
Total number of admissions given out	702	1,127
Admitted students who chose to enroll	130	404
Yield rate	18.5%	35.8%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A
High school GPA	Required	N/A
Recommendation letters	Not required	N/A
High school transcript	Not required	N/A
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	N/A

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,246	$41,871
Average net price	$22,767	$25,421
Tuition	$31,101	$29,487
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804	Room/dormitory: $4,650 Meal plan: $3,993
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	100.0% Average amount $16,912
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,294	51.0% Average amount $5,037
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $18,511	29.0% Average amount $3,631

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	1,402 Men 51.0% Women 49.0%
Graduate students	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	182 Men 23.1% Women 76.9%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	21.1%	67.5%
International students	2.0%	6.9%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,200	1,277
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	Washington California Oregon Idaho Texas

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Public Administration and Social Service Health Professions Engineering Business Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	39.6%	63.9%
Dropout rate	6.0%	7.5%
Transferred out	53.6%	27.2%
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	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,754 Year 2: $77,297 Year 3: $82,954 Engineering, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,324 Year 2: $60,568 Year 3: $67,727 Social Work (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,554 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $48,570 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,758 Year 2: $32,467 Year 3: $41,718 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $34,704 Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $28,881 Year 3: N/A Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,370 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: N/A

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