| CityU vs. PLU |
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|---|---|---|
#20 in Federal Region X Universities #20 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #7 in Federal Region X Universities #12 in Washington Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,929 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$50,916 |
| cheaper$12,533 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$30,535 |
| Less$17,525 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,072 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT 25 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 78.02% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 14.12% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller2,007 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,797 |
| Smaller1,187 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,446 |
| Larger820 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller351 |
| Larger1,490 | Online Student Population | Smaller11 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower17% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| - | Retention Rate | 82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 54) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $600) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,684) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 385 | Number of faculty | 292 |
| Lower$64,326 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,291 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.