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Overview |
Umary | PLU | ||
| Location | Bismarck, ND | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,652 | 2,633 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #438 | #311 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umary.edu | plu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Umary | PLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,710 | $49,472 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,710 | $49,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,220 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,369 | $24,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,371 | $36,435 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Umary | PLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,499 | 3,334 | ||
| Admitted | 1,220 | 2,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1096/1320 | 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 | Sep 30, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Umary | PLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Umary | PLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $52,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $266 |
Diversity |
Umary | PLU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Umary | PLU | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Umary | PLU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Mary is larger than than PLU based on total student enrollment (3,652 students vs. 2,633 students)
Umary vs. PLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Umary or PLU?
- Pacific Lutheran University is 164.4% more expensive to attend than Umary for in-state tuition ($49,472.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at PLU than University of Mary ($49,472.00 vs. $18,710.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary than PLU ($18,369 vs. $24,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary are 43.9% lower than costs at Pacific Lutheran University ($8,220 vs. $11,826)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary than Pacific Lutheran University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Lutheran University students is 172.5% larger than aid received University of Mary ($36,435 vs. $13,371)
Umary vs. PLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Umary or PLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLU or Umary .
- The average SAT score at Pacific Lutheran University (1117) is 51 points higher than at Umary (1066)
- Incoming PLU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Umary (23)
- Accepted freshman PLU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Umary (3.37)
- PLU has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Umary (81.4%)
Umary vs. PLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Umary 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 Umary.
- The graduation rate at PLU is higher than University of Mary (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Pacific Lutheran University earn on average $400 more per year than Umary graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $51,900)
- University of Mary students graduate with a $3,300 lower median federal student loan debt than PLU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,800)
- Umary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than PLU graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Umary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/