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Overview |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $253 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Seattle U than Biola University ($50,328.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Biola University than Seattle U ($31,522 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 28.5% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,522 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 16.6% larger than aid received Biola University ($30,917 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 77 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Biola University is the same as at Seattle University (71% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $48,900)
- Seattle University and Biola University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($24,500 vs. $24,500)
- Seattle University and Biola University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($253 vs. $253)
- More Biola University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/