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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU George Fox University Whitworth University Western Washington University Central Washington University Azusa Pacific University Washington State UWB University of Portland University of Puget Sound| Seattle Pacific University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SPU | NSA | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $15,053 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $3,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 79% |
Admission |
SPU | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 135 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 112 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 68.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SPU | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | N/A |
Diversity |
SPU | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
SPU | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 56% | ||
Campus |
SPU | NSA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Pacific University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (3,118 students vs. 294 students)
SPU vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or NSA?
- Seattle Pacific University is 151.8% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 151.8% higher at SPU than New Saint Andrews College ($36,504.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than SPU ($15,053 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 260.2% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($4,000 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than New Saint Andrews College (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 542.5% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($25,359 vs. $3,947)
SPU vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or SPU .
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than NSA (83%)
SPU vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU or NSA? 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 NSA and SPU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/