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Overview |
OCAC | PLU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 137 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ocac.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OCAC | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,150 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,150 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,000 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
OCAC | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 |
OCAC | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OCAC | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,250 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $281 | $266 |
Diversity |
OCAC | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
OCAC | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 22% | ||
Campus |
OCAC | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than OCAC based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 137 students)
OCAC vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OCAC or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than OCAC for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at PLU than Oregon College of Art and Craft ($49,472.00 vs. $33,150.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon College of Art and Craft are 18.3% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($10,000 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than Oregon College of Art and Craft (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is ?% larger than aid received Oregon College of Art and Craft ($36,435 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, OCAC or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or OCAC .
OCAC vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OCAC 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 OCAC.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than Oregon College of Art and Craft (66% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $20,300 more per year than OCAC graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $32,000)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,450 lower median federal student loan debt than OCAC graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,250)
- PLU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than OCAC graduates. ($266 vs. $281)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OCAC students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/