College comparison

Concordia University-Irvine vs Pacific Lutheran University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Concordia University-Irvine Irvine, CA	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Acceptance rateConcordia University-Irvine is more selective	66%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,536	2,401
Avg net price	$28,115	$19,589
Median earnings (10 yr)Pacific Lutheran University reports higher median earnings	$65,083	$66,990
Graduation rate	58%	69%
Median debt	$24,247	$22,578
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Concordia University-Irvine or Pacific Lutheran University harder to get into?

Concordia University-Irvine is more selective: Concordia University-Irvine's acceptance rate is approximately 66% and Pacific Lutheran University's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Concordia University-Irvine vs Pacific Lutheran University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Concordia University-Irvine and 1040–1260 at Pacific Lutheran University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.