- Both Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and Seattle Pacific University (SPU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- PLU has more expensive tuition of $50,964 than SPU ($38,814).
- PLU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.39% than SPU (90.87%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than SPU (1,210).
- SPU is larger with 3,118 students than PLU (2,633 students).
Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Washington | Rankings | #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Seattle, WA |
PLU| Known as | SPU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,964 | Undergraduate | $38,814 |
| $33,051 | Graduate | $20,850 |
| $33,815 | Financial Aid | $23,247 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 75.39% | Acceptance Rate | 90.87% |
| 22.62% | Yield | 19.28% |
| 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,633 | Total Students | 3,118 |
| 2,301 | Undergraduate | 2,432 |
| 332 | Graduate | 686 |
| 39 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $53,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| 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: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 198 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 227 Part-time |
| 564 Full-time 221 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 571 Full-time 280 Part-time |
| $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time |