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UW-Seattle Gonzaga University of Portland UWT UWB PLU USF Washington State Western Washington University George Fox University UO USD| Seattle Pacific University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $253 |
Diversity |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
SPU | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 48% | ||
Campus |
SPU | 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 SPU based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,118 students)
SPU vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Seattle U than Seattle Pacific University ($50,328.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Seattle U ($26,549 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6.5% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($13,524 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($30,917 vs. $25,359)
SPU vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 47 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
SPU vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU 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 SPU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $10,000 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,603)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($253 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/