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Overview |
Westminster | PLU | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,280 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminstercollege.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,832 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,832 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,024 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,068 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,787 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Westminster | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,205 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.8% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1166/1373 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Westminster | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $266 |
Diversity |
Westminster | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Westminster | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Westminster | 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 Westminster based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,280 students)
Westminster vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than Westminster for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at PLU than Westminster College ($49,472.00 vs. $39,832.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Westminster ($24,825 vs. $27,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 7.3% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($11,024 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Westminster College ($36,435 vs. $27,787)
Westminster vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Westminster .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1124) is 7 points higher than at PLU (1117)
- Incoming Westminster students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at PLU (25)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Westminster (3.57)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Westminster (69.8%)
Westminster vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster.
- The graduation rate at Westminster is the same as at Pacific Lutheran University (66% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $1,600 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $52,300)
- Westminster College students graduate with a $800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,800)
- Westminster graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Westminster students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/