- Both Whitworth University and Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- PLU has more expensive tuition of $50,964 than Whitworth University ($50,920).
- PLU has tighter acceptance rate of 75.39% than Whitworth University (89.01%).
- PLU has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Whitworth University (1,220).
- PLU is larger with 2,633 students than Whitworth University (2,415 students).
| Whitworth University View More Rivals | Pacific Lutheran University View More Rivals | |
| #18 in Washington | Rankings | #5 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Spokane, WA | Location | Tacoma, WA |
Whitworth College| Known as | PLU | |
| 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $50,920 | Undergraduate | $50,964 |
| $12,924 | Graduate | $33,051 |
| $34,208 | Financial Aid | $33,815 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 89.01% | Acceptance Rate | 75.39% |
| 17.92% | Yield | 22.62% |
| 1,220 SAT, 23 ACT | Test Scores | 1,335 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,415 | Total Students | 2,633 |
| 2,047 | Undergraduate | 2,301 |
| 368 | Graduate | 332 |
| 57 | Online Enrollment | 39 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 78% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $48,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $53,500 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,351) $7,200 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,454) $5,142 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,900 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 184 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 198 Full-time 103 Part-time |
| 481 Full-time 148 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 564 Full-time 221 Part-time |
| $69,348 for Faculties $57,844 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,577 for Faculties $56,491 Part-time |