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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University| Bushnell University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $253 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | Seattle U | ||
| 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 University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 54.3% more expensive to attend than Bushnell for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.3% higher at Seattle U than Bushnell University ($53,235.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bushnell University than Seattle U ($22,534 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 34.3% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,980 vs. $14,748)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 38.3% larger than aid received Bushnell University ($31,727 vs. $22,933)
Bushnell vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 200 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Bushnell (66.4%)
Bushnell vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Seattle University (100% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $45,900)
- Bushnell University students graduate with a $769 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($23,731 vs. $24,500)
- Bushnell graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/