- Both Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and Seattle University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than PLU ($50,964).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than PLU (75.39%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Seattle University (1,260).
- Seattle University is larger with 7,121 students than PLU (2,633 students).
Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | Seattle University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Washington | Rankings | #6 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Seattle, WA |
PLU| Known as | Seattle U | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,964 | Undergraduate | $54,285 |
| $33,051 | Graduate | $15,795 |
| $33,815 | Financial Aid | $29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 75.39% | Acceptance Rate | 73.80% |
| 22.62% | Yield | 15.12% |
| 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,633 | Total Students | 7,121 |
| 2,301 | Undergraduate | 4,046 |
| 332 | Graduate | 3,075 |
| 39 | Online Enrollment | 386 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $53,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 198 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 529 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 564 Full-time 221 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time |