College comparison

DeSales University vs Pacific University

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	DeSales University Center Valley, PA	Pacific University Forest Grove, OR
Acceptance rateDeSales University is more selective	77%	90%
SAT (25–75)	1090–1260	900–1240
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,128	1,516
Avg net price	$31,643	$35,273
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Center Valley, PA	Forest Grove, OR

Quick answers

Is DeSales University or Pacific University harder to get into?

DeSales University is more selective: DeSales University's acceptance rate is approximately 77% and Pacific University's is approximately 90% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for DeSales University vs Pacific University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1090–1260 at DeSales University and 900–1240 at Pacific University. 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.