Tacoma, WA · Seattle, WA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pacific Lutheran University | Seattle University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $50,964 | $54,285 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,964 | $54,285 |
| Average Net Price | $14,892 | $23,004 |
| Graduation Rate | 71.0% | 73.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pacific Lutheran University accepts 80.5% of applicants. Seattle University accepts 76.0%. Pacific Lutheran University's tuition is $50,964. Seattle University's is $54,285. Pacific Lutheran University is cheaper. Six-year graduation rates are close: 71% at Pacific Lutheran University, 73% at Seattle University.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Seattle University. It accepts 76.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pacific Lutheran University has lower published tuition: $50,964 versus $54,285. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Seattle University: 73% of students finish in 6 years. Pacific Lutheran University is at 71%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.