Willamette vs. PLU
The following statements compare Willamette University and Pacific Lutheran University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are private.
- Willamette's tuition ($51,156) is more expensive than PLU ($50,916).
- Willamette's acceptance rate (77.09%) is lower than PLU (78.02%).
- Willamette has higher yield (14.25%) than PLU (14.12%).
- Willamette's SAT score (1,360) is higher than PLU (1,160).
- PLU's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than Willamette (13 to 1).
- PLU (2,797 students) is larger than Willamette (2,180 students) with more enrolled students.
- PLU ($38,262) has higher amount of financial aid than Willamette ($35,423).
- Willamette's graduation rate (71%) is higher than PLU (69%).
Willamette University
Private, 4 years • Salem, OR #49 Liberal Arts Colleges, #1 in Oregon more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$51,156
Financial Aid
$35,423
Test Scores
1,360 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
77.09% Acceptance Rate
14.25% Yield
Enrollment
1,661 Undergraduate
519 Graduate
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
175 Faculties (full-time)
558 Staffs (full-time)
$99,746 Faculty Salary
$73,631 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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