| 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 | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,407 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$50,916 |
| cheaper$20,910 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$30,535 |
| Less$25,612 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,072 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,160 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier83.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.02% |
| Favorable15.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.12% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,261 | Total Enrollment | Larger2,797 |
| Smaller1,776 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,446 |
| Larger485 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller351 |
| Larger53 | Online Student Population | Smaller11 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower24% |
| Lower72% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculty | 292 |
| Higher$86,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,291 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.