- Both Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) and Whitman College are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Whitman College has more expensive tuition of $61,492 than PLU ($50,964).
- Whitman College has tighter acceptance rate of 51.73% than PLU (75.39%).
- Whitman College has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than PLU (1,335).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than Whitman College (1,493 students).
Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | Whitman College View More Rivals | |
| #5 in Washington | Rankings | #73 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Walla Walla, WA |
PLU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,964 | Undergraduate | $61,492 |
| $33,051 | Graduate | |
| $33,815 | Financial Aid | $30,263 |
| Admission | ||
| $55 | Application Fee | $50 |
| 75.39% | Acceptance Rate | 51.73% |
| 22.62% | Yield | 18.43% |
| 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,633 | Total Students | 1,493 |
| 2,301 | Undergraduate | 1,493 |
| 332 | Graduate | 0 |
| 39 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 71% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $53,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $6,260 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 198 Full-time 103 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 178 Full-time 19 Part-time |
| 564 Full-time 221 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 443 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,384 for Faculties $62,153 Part-time |