Is Pacific Lutheran University or Smith Chason College 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 Pacific Lutheran University vs Smith Chason College?

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

Pacific Lutheran University vs Smith Chason College: acceptance rate, SAT & cost — QuantAdmit

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Pacific Lutheran University vs Smith Chason College

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Metric	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA	Smith Chason College Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rate	78%	—
SAT (25–75)	1040–1260	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,401	2,447
Avg net price	$19,589	$34,367
Median earnings (10 yr)Pacific Lutheran University reports higher median earnings	$66,990	$58,004
Graduation rate	69%	72%
Median debt	$22,578	$21,397
Economic mobility	0.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)
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Quick answers

Is Pacific Lutheran University or Smith Chason College 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 Pacific Lutheran University vs Smith Chason College?: The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1260 at Pacific Lutheran University and — at Smith Chason College. 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.