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UW-Seattle Seattle U UWT Washington State PLU George Fox University Western Washington University Central Washington University Whitworth University Azusa Pacific University Portland State University OSU| Seattle Pacific University | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SPU | UWB | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 45% |
Admission |
SPU | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SPU | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $155 |
Diversity |
SPU | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SPU | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 1% | ||
Campus |
SPU | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 3,118 students)
SPU vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or UWB?
- Seattle Pacific University is 226.2% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at UWB than Seattle Pacific University ($39,687.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than SPU ($9,357 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,409 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (99% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 63.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($25,359 vs. $15,474)
SPU vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 108 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming SPU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWB (3.52)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than UWB (88.1%)
SPU vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU or UWB? 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 UWB and SPU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $15,400 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $50,400)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $10,603 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,603)
- UWB graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($155 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/