| SPU vs. PLU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#211 in National Universities #10 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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$38,814 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$50,964 |
| cheaper$20,850 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$33,051 |
| Less$23,247 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,815 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,335 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier90.71% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.90% |
| Lower15.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable17.75% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,118 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,633 |
| Larger2,432 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,301 |
| Larger686 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller332 |
| Larger116 | Online Student Population | Smaller39 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher71% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher79% | Retention Rate | Lower78% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,507) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,684) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 438 | Number of faculties | 301 |
| Higher$81,062 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,161 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.