Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Dallas Christian's yield is 19 pts higher than Pacific Oaks's
Yield rate - 2
Dallas Christian is 1.6× more selective than Pacific Oaks
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Dallas ChristianSelective
- Pacific OaksSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Dallas ChristianTest-optional
- Pacific OaksTest-optional
How they read a record
Dallas Christian
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Pacific Oaks
GPA, the high school record, and class rank are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Dallas Christian | Pacific Oaks |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Required |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Required |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Considered |
| Other tests | Considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why