Angwin, CA · Santa Clara, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pacific Union College | Santa Clara University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 43.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $35,214 | $59,241 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $35,214 | $59,241 |
| Average Net Price | $12,567 | $30,094 |
| Graduation Rate | 51.0% | 88.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pacific Union College accepts 42.5% of applicants. Santa Clara University accepts 43.8%. Pacific Union College's tuition is $35,214. Santa Clara University's is $59,241. That's a $24,027 difference per year. Pacific Union College graduates 51% of students in 6 years. Santa Clara University graduates 88%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Pacific Union College. It accepts 42.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pacific Union College has lower published tuition: $35,214 versus $59,241. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Santa Clara University: 88% of students finish in 6 years. Pacific Union College is at 51%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.