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Overview |
Curry College | PLU | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 2,737 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $12,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $23,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $39,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Curry College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 4,139 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 3,333 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 988/1258 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Curry College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Curry College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (2,737 students vs. 1,994 students)
Curry College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Curry College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at PLU than Curry College ($49,472.00 vs. $43,670.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Curry College ($23,841 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 41.4% lower than costs at Curry College ($12,446 vs. $17,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Curry College ($39,464 vs. $31,376)
Curry College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Curry College .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 176 points higher than at Curry College (941)
- Incoming PLU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Curry College (20)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than PLU (80.5%)
Curry College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry College 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Curry College (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Curry College graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $50,700)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $200 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $26,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Curry College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/