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 (81.93%) is lower than SPU (90.71%).
  • PLNU has higher yield (26.74%) than SPU (15.23%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
  • SPU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than PLNU (13 to 1).
  • PLNU (4,319 students) is larger than SPU (3,118 students) with more enrolled students.
  • SPU ($23,247) has higher amount of financial aid than PLNU ($16,826).
  • PLNU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than SPU (65%).
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
$16,826
Test Scores
Admission
81.93% Acceptance Rate
26.74% Yield
Enrollment
3,154 Undergraduate
1,165 Graduate
537 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
149 Faculties (full-time)
596 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
-1,765 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
$23,247
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.71% Acceptance Rate
15.23% Yield
Enrollment
2,432 Undergraduate
686 Graduate
116 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
211 Faculties (full-time)
571 Staffs (full-time)
$78,478 Faculty Salary
$68,535 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,902 annual charge
-1,779 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,507 annual charge
Graduation
Add a College
Graduation
Add a College
Graduation
Add a College