| Seattle vs. PLU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#148 in National Universities #8 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 | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$56,721 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$50,916 |
| cheaper$24,216 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$30,535 |
| Less$31,281 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$36,072 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,310 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 25 ACT |
| Tighter76.92% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.02% |
| Lower13.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.12% |
| 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 |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger7,189 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,797 |
| Larger4,078 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,446 |
| Larger3,111 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller351 |
| Larger564 | Online Student Population | Smaller11 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher76% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 24% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,684) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 782 | Number of faculty | 292 |
| Lower$74,319 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,291 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.