College comparison

University of the Pacific vs Willamette 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	Willamette University Salem, OR
Acceptance rateUniversity of the Pacific is more selective	71%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1183–1480	1240–1440
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	3,204	1,592
Avg net price	$25,447	$25,121
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Stockton, CA	Salem, OR

Quick answers

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

University of the Pacific is more selective: University of the Pacific's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and Willamette University's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1183–1480 at University of the Pacific and 1240–1440 at Willamette 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.