University of La Verne (ULV) vs PUC-Angwin

Nestled in the heart of Southern California, University of La Verne and Pacific Union College stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering a unique educational experience. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. University of La Verne boasts a higher acceptance rate, welcoming a more diverse student body, while Pacific Union College maintains a smaller student population, fostering a close-knit community. In terms of academic offerings, University of La Verne excels in business and management programs, while Pacific Union College shines in the fields of nursing and health sciences. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pacific Union College	University of La Verne
Overview
Location	Angwin, California	La Verne, California
Campus setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: 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%	80.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	57.7%	71.9%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	905 - 1135
ACT range	N/A	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		1.0%
Total number of applicants	1,216	5,004
Total number of admissions given out	702	3,600
Admitted students who chose to enroll	130	680
Yield rate	18.5%	18.9%
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	$68,989
Average net price	$22,767	$22,538
Tuition	$31,101	$44,700
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,112 Meal plan: $3,804	Room/dormitory: $8,450 Meal plan: $6,580
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	96.0% Average amount $38,707
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,294	61.0% Average amount $4,979
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $18,511	8.0% Average amount $6,087

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	825 Men 37.0% Women 63.0%	3,691 Men 39.7% Women 60.3%
Graduate students	4 Men 25.0% Women 75.0%	2,510 Men 31.2% Women 68.8%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	21.1%	N/A
International students	2.0%	4.5%
Campus local/setting	Rural: Fringe	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,200	1,002
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	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Education Communication and Journalism Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Education Psychology Liberal Arts Social 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%	69.4%
Dropout rate	6.0%	29.2%
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	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

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