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Overview |
CityU | SPU | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,973 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,973 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
CityU | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
CityU | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $264 |
Diversity |
CityU | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 1% |
Students |
CityU | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CityU | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 2,095 students)
CityU vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 115.1% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at SPU than City University of Seattle ($36,504.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 42.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,125 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than City University of Seattle (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($25,359 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or CityU .
CityU vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU 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 CityU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than City University of Seattle (74% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $2,100 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $50,400)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $937 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,666 vs. $25,603)
- CityU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($255 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/