Tacoma, WA · Spokane, WA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Pacific Lutheran University | Whitworth University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 86.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $50,964 | $50,920 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,964 | $50,920 |
| Average Net Price | $14,892 | $15,490 |
| Graduation Rate | 71.0% | 68.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Pacific Lutheran University accepts 80.5% of applicants. Whitworth University accepts 86.8%. Tuition is close: $50,964 at Pacific Lutheran University, $50,920 at Whitworth University. Pacific Lutheran University graduates 71% of students in 6 years. Whitworth University 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
Pacific Lutheran University. It accepts 80.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Whitworth University has lower published tuition: $50,920 versus $50,964. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Pacific Lutheran University: 71% of students finish in 6 years. Whitworth University 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.