PLU vs. Seattle |
#7 in Federal Region X Universities #12 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #148 in National Universities #8 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$50,964 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$54,285 |
expensive$33,051 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,795 |
More$33,815 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$29,599 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,335 SAT 29 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
Easier88.90% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.15% |
Favorable17.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.86% |
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 Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller2,633 | Total Enrollment | Larger7,121 |
Smaller2,301 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger4,046 |
Smaller332 | Graduate Student Population | Larger3,075 |
Smaller39 | Online Student Population | Larger386 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower71% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,684) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
301 | Number of faculties | 676 |
Lower$77,161 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$92,573 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.