College comparison

BYU vs University of the Pacific

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	BYU Provo, UT	University of the Pacific Stockton, CA
Acceptance rateBrigham Young University is more selective	68%	71%
SAT (25–75)	1270–1460	1183–1480
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,952	3,204
Avg net price	$15,564	$25,447
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Provo, UT	Stockton, CA

Quick answers

Is Brigham Young University or University of the Pacific harder to get into?

Brigham Young University is more selective: Brigham Young University's acceptance rate is approximately 68% and University of the Pacific's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Brigham Young University vs University of the Pacific?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1270–1460 at Brigham Young University and 1183–1480 at University of the Pacific. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.