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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,487 | 4,494 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #230 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,900 | $42,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,900 | $42,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,724 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,117 | $36,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,652 | $20,277 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,850 | 3,065 | ||
| Admitted | 3,060 | 2,506 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 994/1314 | 1140/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 39% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | PLNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Azusa Pacific University is larger than than PLNU based on total student enrollment (6,487 students vs. 4,494 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or PLNU?
- Azusa Pacific University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($42,900.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Azusa Pacific University than Point Loma Nazarene University ($42,900.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Azusa Pacific University than PLNU ($26,117 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 32.1% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($9,724 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 41.3% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($28,652 vs. $20,277)
Azusa Pacific University vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at Point Loma Nazarene University (1148) is 68 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming PLNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Azusa Pacific University (24)
- Accepted freshman Azusa Pacific University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Azusa Pacific University (79.5%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or PLNU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PLNU and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at PLNU is higher than Azusa Pacific University (72% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Azusa Pacific University earn on average $700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,500)
- Azusa Pacific University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Azusa Pacific University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More PLNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/