LC vs. PLU

The following statements compare Linfield University and Pacific Lutheran University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • LC's tuition ($51,736) is more expensive than PLU ($50,916).
  • PLU's acceptance rate (78.02%) is lower than LC (85.17%).
  • LC has higher yield (17.02%) than PLU (14.12%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,160.
  • LC's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than PLU (12 to 1).
  • PLU (2,797 students) is larger than LC (1,709 students) with more enrolled students.
  • PLU ($38,262) has higher amount of financial aid than LC ($31,493).
  • LC's graduation rate (70%) is higher than PLU (69%).
Linfield University

Linfield University

Private, 4 years • McMinnville, OR #74 Liberal Arts Colleges, #4 in Oregon more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$51,736
Financial Aid
$31,493
Test Scores
Admission
85.17% Acceptance Rate
17.02% Yield
Enrollment
1,652 Undergraduate
57 Graduate
105 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
125 Faculties (full-time)
371 Staffs (full-time)
$68,930 Faculty Salary
$63,400 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University

Private, 4 years • Tacoma, WA #11 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$50,916
Financial Aid
$38,262
Test Scores
1,160 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
78.02% Acceptance Rate
14.12% Yield
Enrollment
2,446 Undergraduate
351 Graduate
11 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
176 Faculties (full-time)
523 Staffs (full-time)
$77,291 Faculty Salary
$65,130 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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