| CIIS vs. PLNU |
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|---|---|---|
#397 in National Universities #91 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #23 in Federal Region IX Universities #48 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$23,124 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,250 |
| expensive$24,464 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,880 |
| Less$10,047 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$18,725 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT 28 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 83.68% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 21.41% |
| 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 | |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,874 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,757 |
| Smaller38 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,246 |
| Larger1,836 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,511 |
| Smaller974 | Online Student Population | Larger1,243 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| - | Graduate Rate | 77% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| - | Retention Rate | 86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,765) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 175 | Number of faculty | 496 |
| Lower$92,547 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$106,972 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.