PLNU vs. SPU

The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and Seattle Pacific University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • PLNU's tuition ($43,550) is more expensive than SPU ($38,814).
  • PLNU's acceptance rate (81.76%) is lower than SPU (91.09%).
  • PLNU has higher yield (26.22%) than SPU (14.95%).
  • PLNU's SAT score (1,270) is higher than SPU (1,200).
  • SPU's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than PLNU (13 to 1).
  • PLNU (4,494 students) is larger than SPU (2,659 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SPU ($25,612) has higher amount of financial aid than PLNU ($18,725).
  • PLNU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than SPU (62%).
Point Loma Nazarene University

Point Loma Nazarene University

Private, 4 years • San Diego, CA #49 in California more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$43,550
Financial Aid
$18,725
Test Scores
1,270 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
81.76% Acceptance Rate
26.22% Yield
Enrollment
3,158 Undergraduate
1,336 Graduate
947 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
624 Staffs (full-time)
$95,035 Faculty Salary
$64,463 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,859 capacity
Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University

Private, 4 years • Seattle, WA #199 National Universities, #13 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,814
Financial Aid
$25,612
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
91.09% Acceptance Rate
14.95% Yield
Enrollment
2,082 Undergraduate
577 Graduate
98 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
464 Staffs (full-time)
$78,478 Faculty Salary
$68,535 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,469 annual charge
-1,775 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,029 annual charge
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