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Overview |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,006 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,926 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,926 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,958 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,496 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,533 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,430 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 3,981 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | 1253/1423 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Endicott College | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Endicott College is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (4,006 students vs. 2,633 students)
Endicott College vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 34% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at PLU than Endicott College ($49,472.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific Lutheran University than Endicott College ($24,825 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 43.4% lower than costs at Endicott College ($11,826 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Endicott College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 120.4% larger than aid received Endicott College ($36,435 vs. $16,533)
Endicott College vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Endicott College (3.55)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Endicott College vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Endicott College is higher than Pacific Lutheran University (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $200 more per year than PLU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $52,300)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,000)
- PLU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/