- Both Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and Walla Walla University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- PLU has more expensive tuition of $50,964 than Walla Walla University ($33,027).
- Walla Walla University has tighter acceptance rate of 50.77% than PLU (75.39%).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than Walla Walla University (1,432 students).
Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | Walla Walla University View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Washington | Rankings | #12 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | College Place, WA |
PLU| Known as | Walla Walla College | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,964 | Undergraduate | $33,027 |
| $33,051 | Graduate | $27,468 |
| $33,815 | Financial Aid | $15,790 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 75.39% | Acceptance Rate | 50.77% |
| 22.62% | Yield | 35.85% |
| 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,633 | Total Students | 1,432 |
| 2,301 | Undergraduate | 1,300 |
| 332 | Graduate | 132 |
| 39 | Online Enrollment | 23 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 3% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $53,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,900 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,033) $4,836 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,983 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 198 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 88 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| 564 Full-time 221 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 232 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time | Average Salary | $49,710 for Faculties $56,038 Part-time |