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Overview |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,253 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #157 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,794 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,727 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,601 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,887 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 6,895 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1410 | 1170/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $279 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (7,253 students vs. 2,023 students)
Gonzaga vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Gonzaga for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at University of Puget Sound than Gonzaga University ($57,330.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gonzaga University than University of Puget Sound ($38,727 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 4.6% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($13,794 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 17.7% larger than aid received Gonzaga University ($32,482 vs. $27,601)
Gonzaga vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or Gonzaga .
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- University of Puget Sound has a higher acceptance rate (82.7%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Gonzaga vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga or University of Puget Sound? 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 University of Puget Sound and Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than University of Puget Sound (83% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $4,000 more per year than University of Puget Sound graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $57,600)
- Gonzaga University students graduate with a $606 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($26,394 vs. $27,000)
- Gonzaga graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($272 vs. $279)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Puget Sound students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/