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SPU UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University Gonzaga Saint Martin's University University of Puget Sound Gettysburg College Pacific Whitman College Western Washington University University of Portland| Washington College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington College | PLU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Washington College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $266 |
Diversity |
Washington College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Washington College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | PLU | ||
| 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or PLU?
- Washington College is 2.3% more expensive to attend than PLU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Washington College than Pacific Lutheran University ($50,626.00 vs. $49,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Washington College ($24,825 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 17% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,826 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Washington College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Washington College ($36,435 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have at the same average high school GPA (3.71) as students at PLU (3.71)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,800)
- Washington College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($250 vs. $266)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/