Tacoma, WA · Tacoma, WA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pacific Lutheran University | University of Puget Sound | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 76.3% |
| In-State Tuition | $50,964 | $59,900 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,964 | $59,900 |
| Average Net Price | $14,892 | $26,050 |
| Graduation Rate | 71.0% | 68.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pacific Lutheran University accepts 80.5% of applicants. University of Puget Sound accepts 76.3%. Pacific Lutheran University's tuition is $50,964. University of Puget Sound's is $59,900. Pacific Lutheran University is cheaper. Pacific Lutheran University graduates 71% of students in 6 years. University of Puget Sound graduates 68%.
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
University of Puget Sound. It accepts 76.3% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Pacific Lutheran University has lower published tuition: $50,964 versus $59,900. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Pacific Lutheran University: 71% of students finish in 6 years. University of Puget Sound is at 68%.
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.