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Overview |
CBU | SPU | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,043 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #588 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,300 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,300 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,731 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,068 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,076 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CBU | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 977 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1300 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2026 |
Academics |
CBU | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
CBU | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
CBU | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CBU | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 2,043 students)
CBU vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at SPU than Christian Brothers University ($37,965.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than SPU ($17,068 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 44.4% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,731 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 3.6% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($29,076 vs. $28,070)
CBU vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 40 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CBU (88.4%)
CBU vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU or SPU? 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 SPU and CBU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Christian Brothers University (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $200 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/