College comparison

Pacific Lutheran University vs Southern California Institute of Architecture

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	Pacific Lutheran University Tacoma, WA	Southern California Institute of Architecture Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateSouthern California Institute of Architecture is more selective	78%	77%
SAT (25–75)	1040–1260	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,401	236
Avg net price	$19,589	$43,923
Median earnings (10 yr)Southern California Institute of Architecture reports higher median earnings	$66,990	$71,909
Graduation rate	69%	71%
Median debt	$22,578	—
Economic mobility	0.9%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Pacific Lutheran University or Southern California Institute of Architecture harder to get into?

Southern California Institute of Architecture is more selective: Pacific Lutheran University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and Southern California Institute of Architecture's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pacific Lutheran University vs Southern California Institute of Architecture?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1040–1260 at Pacific Lutheran University and — at Southern California Institute of Architecture. 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.