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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University| City University of Seattle | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,973 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,973 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1380 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $253 |
Diversity |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 9% |
Students |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CityU | Seattle U | ||
| 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 University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,095 students)
CityU vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 196.5% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.5% higher at Seattle U than City University of Seattle ($50,328.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 33.6% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,125 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than City University of Seattle (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($30,917 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or CityU .
CityU vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU 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 CityU.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than City University of Seattle (71% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $7,900 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $52,500)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $166 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,666)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($253 vs. $255)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/