Carolina vs Pacific Oaks
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Carolina UniversityWinston-Salem, NCCatholic life on campusPacific Oaks CollegePasadena, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Pacific Oaks: $52,485, against $32,864 at Carolina.
- Median debt is lower at Carolina: $20,287, against $29,105 at Pacific Oaks.
- Carolina admits 40% of applicants, and Pacific Oaks admits 34%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Winston-Salem, NC
Pasadena, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
893
1,051
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
40%
34%
Graduation rate
22%
First-year retention
56%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,828
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,738
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,560
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,993
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,597
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,152
Median debt
$20,287
$29,105
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$32,864
$52,485
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.