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Overview |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $264 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lipscomb University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (4,704 students vs. 3,118 students)
Lipscomb vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at SPU than Lipscomb University ($36,504.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Lipscomb ($26,549 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lipscomb University are 2.7% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($14,036 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($25,359 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 31 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Lipscomb University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $5,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,603)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($211 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/