- Both University of Puget Sound and Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than PLU ($50,964).
- PLU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.39% than University of Puget Sound (83.87%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than University of Puget Sound (1,280).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than University of Puget Sound (2,023 students).
| University of Puget Sound View More Rivals | Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | |
| #120 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Washington | Rankings | #5 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Known as | PLU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,900 | Undergraduate | $50,964 |
| $38,676 | Graduate | $33,051 |
| $32,665 | Financial Aid | $33,815 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 83.87% | Acceptance Rate | 75.39% |
| 11.87% | Yield | 22.62% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,023 | Total Students | 2,633 |
| 1,712 | Undergraduate | 2,301 |
| 311 | Graduate | 332 |
| Online Enrollment | 39 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $59,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 198 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 564 Full-time 221 Part-time |
| $98,107 for Faculties $65,875 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time |