- Both Saint Martin's University and Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- PLU has more expensive tuition of $50,964 than Saint Martin's University ($44,210).
- PLU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.39% than Saint Martin's University (97.51%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Saint Martin's University (1,080).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than Saint Martin's University (1,609 students).
| Saint Martin's University View More Rivals | Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Washington | Rankings | #5 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lacey, WA | Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Known as | PLU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,210 | Undergraduate | $50,964 |
| $16,252 | Graduate | $33,051 |
| $30,598 | Financial Aid | $33,815 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $55 |
| 97.51% | Acceptance Rate | 75.39% |
| 20.91% | Yield | 22.62% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,609 | Total Students | 2,633 |
| 1,365 | Undergraduate | 2,301 |
| 244 | Graduate | 332 |
| 47 | Online Enrollment | 39 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 630) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs |
| ✔ (9 meals per week) $7,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 198 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 263 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 564 Full-time 221 Part-time |
| $60,317 for Faculties $56,593 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time |