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Overview |
ODU | PLU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ODU | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ODU | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $266 |
Diversity |
ODU | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ODU | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ODU | 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
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 50.9% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at PLU than Ohio Dominican University ($49,472.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than PLU ($21,881 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 0.2% lower than costs at Ohio Dominican University ($11,826 vs. $11,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 54.1% larger than aid received Ohio Dominican University ($36,435 vs. $23,646)
ODU vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 108 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming PLU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at ODU (3.32)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU 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 ODU.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Ohio Dominican University (66% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $7,600 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $44,700)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $3,325 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($25,800 vs. $29,125)
- PLU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($266 vs. $301)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU 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/