CBC vs. PLU
Both Columbia Basin College and Pacific Lutheran University are 4 years schools located in Washington. The following statements compare Columbia Basin College and Pacific Lutheran University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- PLU's tuition ($50,272) is more expensive than CBC ($8,239).
- PLU's acceptance rate (80.53%) is lower than PLU (80.53%).
- PLU has higher yield (18.72%) than PLU (18.72%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,130.
- PLU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than CBC (19 to 1).
- CBC (6,192 students) is larger than PLU (2,633 students) with more enrolled students.
- PLU ($36,072) has higher amount of financial aid than CBC ($6,509).
- PLU's graduation rate (71%) is higher than CBC (28%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$6,194 In-State
$8,239 out-of-state
$8,239 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$6,509
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
6,192 (All undergraduate)
2,103 Online Students
Graduation Rate
28% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
138 Faculties (full-time)
400 Staffs (full-time)
$70,243 Faculty Salary
$60,334 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Evening College
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,002 annual charge
-126 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$50,272
Financial Aid
$36,072
Test Scores
1,130 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
80.53% Acceptance Rate
18.72% Yield
Enrollment
2,301 Undergraduate
332 Graduate
39 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
12% Transfer-out Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
198 Faculties (full-time)
564 Staffs (full-time)
$71,577 Faculty Salary
$56,491 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,920 annual charge
-1,382 capacity
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