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SPU UW-Seattle Seattle U Whitworth University Gonzaga Saint Martin's University University of Puget Sound Pacific Whitman College Western Washington University University of Portland Washington State| Columbia Basin College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CBC | PLU | ||
| Location | Pasco, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,192 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiabasin.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,319 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,098 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,980 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,421 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,040 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 99% |
Admission |
CBC | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1253/1423 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBC | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $108 | $266 |
Diversity |
CBC | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CBC | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CBC | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbia Basin College is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (6,192 students vs. 2,633 students)
CBC vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 830.1% more expensive to attend than CBC for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $5,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 597% higher at PLU than Columbia Basin College ($49,472.00 vs. $7,098.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia Basin College than PLU ($11,421 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia Basin College are 18.5% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($9,980 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Columbia Basin College (99% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 417.5% larger than aid received Columbia Basin College ($36,435 vs. $7,040)
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or CBC .
CBC vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or PLU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between PLU and CBC.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $14,100 more per year than CBC graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $38,200)
- Columbia Basin College students graduate with a $15,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,800)
- CBC graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($108 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/