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Overview |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $264 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | SPU | ||
| 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 3,118 students)
Gonzaga vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or SPU?
- Gonzaga University is 36.4% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.4% higher at Gonzaga than Seattle Pacific University ($49,800.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Gonzaga ($26,549 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 4.5% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,794 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 8.8% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($27,601 vs. $25,359)
Gonzaga vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 60 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga 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 (90.7%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Gonzaga vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Seattle Pacific University (83% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $11,200 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $791 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($25,603 vs. $26,394)
- SPU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($264 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/