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Overview |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Miami, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,633 | 11 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #311 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plu.edu | citycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,472 | $16,305 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,472 | $16,305 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,826 | $14,252 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,825 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,435 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,334 | 18 | ||
| Admitted | 2,964 | 8 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 44.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 62.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,800 | $27,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $284 |
Diversity |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 60% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 0% | ||
Campus |
PLU | City College-Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pacific Lutheran University is larger than than City College-Miami based on total student enrollment (2,633 students vs. 11 students)
PLU vs. City College-Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLU or City College-Miami?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 203.4% more expensive to attend than City College-Miami for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $16,305.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.4% higher at PLU than City College Miami ($49,472.00 vs. $16,305.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pacific Lutheran University are 20.5% lower than costs at City College Miami ($11,826 vs. $14,252)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Lutheran University than City College Miami (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is ?% larger than aid received City College Miami ($36,435 vs. $0)
PLU vs. City College-Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLU or City College-Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College-Miami or PLU .
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than City College-Miami (44.4%)
PLU vs. City College-Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLU or City College-Miami? 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 City College-Miami and PLU.
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $23,200 more per year than City College-Miami graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $29,100)
- Pacific Lutheran University students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than City College-Miami graduates. ($25,800 vs. $27,500)
- PLU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than City College-Miami graduates. ($266 vs. $284)
- More PLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College-Miami students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/