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Overview |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,659 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #246 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,965 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,965 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,498 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,155 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,070 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,806 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 2,556 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,603 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $200 |
Diversity |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 16% | ||
Campus |
SPU | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (14,651 students vs. 2,659 students)
SPU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SPU or Western Washington University?
- Seattle Pacific University is 374.7% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at SPU than Western Washington University ($37,965.00 vs. $26,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than SPU ($22,096 vs. $26,155)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Washington University are 3.9% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($14,915 vs. $15,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Western Washington University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 298.7% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($28,070 vs. $7,041)
SPU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SPU or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or SPU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 31 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than SPU (91.1%)
SPU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SPU or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and SPU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Western Washington University (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $6,190 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $25,603)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($200 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/