PLNU vs. THE UA
Both Point Loma Nazarene University and The University of America are Private, 4 years schools located in California. The following statements compare Point Loma Nazarene University and The University of America with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- PLNU's tuition ($46,250) is more expensive than THE UA ($8,000).
- PLNU's acceptance rate (83.68%) is lower than PLNU (83.68%).
- PLNU has higher yield (21.41%) than PLNU (21.41%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,260.
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.
- PLNU (4,757 students) is larger than PLNU (4,757 students) with more enrolled students.
- PLNU ($19,348) has higher amount of financial aid than PLNU ($19,348).
- Both schools have same graduation rate of 77%.

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,250
Financial Aid
$19,348
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
83.68% Acceptance Rate
21.41% Yield
Enrollment
3,246 Undergraduate
1,511 Graduate
1,243 Online Students
Graduation Rate
77% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
162 Faculties (full-time)
624 Staffs (full-time)
$106,972 Faculty Salary
$72,489 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,000
Financial Aid
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
Graduation Rate
Faculty & Staff
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
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