College comparison

High Desert Medical College 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	High Desert Medical College Lancaster, CA	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA
Acceptance rate	—	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1040–1260
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,245	2,401
Avg net price	$29,627	$19,589
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$66,990
Graduation rate	—	69%
Median debt	$13,555	$22,578
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Lancaster, CA	Tacoma, WA

Quick answers

Is High Desert Medical College or Pacific Lutheran University harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for High Desert Medical College vs Pacific Lutheran University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at High Desert Medical College 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.