- Both Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and Northwest University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- PLU has more expensive tuition of $50,964 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- PLU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.39% than Northwest University (97.44%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Northwest University (1,175).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | Northwest University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Kirkland, WA |
PLU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,964 | Undergraduate | $36,035 |
| $33,051 | Graduate | $20,959 |
| $33,815 | Financial Aid | $22,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 75.39% | Acceptance Rate | 97.44% |
| 22.62% | Yield | 43.11% |
| 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,633 | Total Students | 1,014 |
| 2,301 | Undergraduate | 720 |
| 332 | Graduate | 294 |
| 39 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $53,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 198 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 56 Full-time 164 Part-time |
| 564 Full-time 221 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 212 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time |