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Overview |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $264 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | 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
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 10% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at SPU than Bushnell University ($37,965.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than SPU ($22,534 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 41.1% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,980 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($28,070 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 153 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming SPU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $1,872 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($23,731 vs. $25,603)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($245 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/