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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| Olympic College | Pacific Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OC | PLU | ||
| Location | Bremerton, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,905 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olympic.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,927 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,465 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,629 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,216 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 99% |
Admission |
OC | 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 | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| 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 |
OC | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,800 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $266 |
Diversity |
OC | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
OC | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OC | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Olympic College is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (4,905 students vs. 2,633 students)
OC vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 1,159.8% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 422.7% higher at PLU than Olympic College ($49,472.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than PLU ($11,629 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 12.6% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,500 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Olympic College (99% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 598.5% larger than aid received Olympic College ($36,435 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, OC or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or OC .
OC vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC 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 OC.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $16,500 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $13,800 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,800)
- OC graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($124 vs. $266)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/