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Overview |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #429 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 988/1258 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $266 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at PLU than Bushnell University ($49,472.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than PLU ($22,534 vs. $23,841)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 13.4% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,980 vs. $12,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 72.1% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($39,464 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 125 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming PLU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell or PLU? 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 PLU and Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $2,069 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,800)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/