College comparison

University of the Pacific vs Westcliff 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	University of the Pacific Stockton, CA	Westcliff University Irvine, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of the Pacific is more selective	71%	73%
SAT (25–75)	1183–1480	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,204	2,363
Avg net price	$25,447	$35,426
Median earnings (10 yr)	$78,445	—
Graduation rate	69%	62%
Median debt	$19,500	$23,750
Economic mobility	4.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)
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Quick answers

Is University of the Pacific or Westcliff University harder to get into?

University of the Pacific is more selective: University of the Pacific's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Westcliff University's is approximately 73% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1183–1480 at University of the Pacific and — at Westcliff 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.