| Azusa Pacific vs. PLNU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#302 in National Universities #71 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IX Universities #48 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,458 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,250 |
| expensive$17,015 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,880 |
| More$23,554 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$18,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,105 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier88.43% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.68% |
| Lower13.69% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable21.41% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger6,272 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,757 |
| Smaller2,759 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,246 |
| Larger3,513 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,511 |
| Smaller979 | Online Student Population | Larger1,243 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,467) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,765) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,200) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 908 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Lower$93,797 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,972 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.