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Overview |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $253 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Gonzaga | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | 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
- Gonzaga University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 7,121 students)
Gonzaga vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Seattle U than Gonzaga University ($50,328.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Gonzaga ($35,412 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 2% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($13,524 vs. $13,794)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 12% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($30,917 vs. $27,601)
Gonzaga vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 13 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Gonzaga vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Seattle University (83% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,894 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,394)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($253 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/