| PLU vs. SPU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#7 in Federal Region X Universities #12 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #211 in National Universities #10 in Washington Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$50,964 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,814 |
| expensive$33,051 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$20,850 |
| More$33,815 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$23,247 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,335 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter88.90% | Acceptance Rate | Easier90.71% |
| Favorable17.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.23% |
| 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 Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,633 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,118 |
| Smaller2,301 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,432 |
| Smaller332 | Graduate Student Population | Larger686 |
| Smaller39 | Online Student Population | Larger116 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,684) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,507) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 301 | Number of faculties | 438 |
| Lower$77,161 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$81,062 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.