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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University George Fox University UO USD| Pacific University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Forest Grove, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,559 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #354 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacificu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,884 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,884 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,408 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,472 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,340 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,759 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,546 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1350 | 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 | Aug 25, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,156 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $270 | $253 |
Diversity |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Pacific | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Pacific | 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Pacific based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,559 students)
Pacific vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific or Seattle U?
- Pacific University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($50,884.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Pacific than Seattle University ($50,884.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pacific University than Seattle U ($33,472 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6.5% lower than costs at Pacific University ($13,524 vs. $14,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Pacific University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,340 vs. $30,917)
Pacific vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Pacific .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 102 points higher than at Pacific (1090)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Pacific (24)
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
Pacific vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific 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 Pacific.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Pacific University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $13,600 more per year than Pacific graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $46,800)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,156)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($253 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/