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Overview |
SPU | UWT | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,118 | 4,794 | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,504 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,504 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,409 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,549 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,359 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
SPU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,895 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,533 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.7% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1350 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
SPU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | UWT | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SPU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 2% | ||
Campus |
SPU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 3,118 students)
SPU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or UWT?
- Seattle Pacific University is 226.2% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at UWT 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 Tacoma Campus than SPU ($10,680 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 1.3% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($14,220 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 95.7% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($25,359 vs. $12,961)
SPU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 179 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming SPU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWT (3.41)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than UWT (88.3%)
SPU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU or UWT? 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 UWT and SPU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $15,400 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $50,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,603 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,603)
- UWT 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 UWT 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/