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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University| Seattle University | New Saint Andrews College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Moscow, Idaho | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,182 | 351 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | nsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,235 | $15,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,235 | $15,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,748 | $4,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,103 | $16,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,727 | $3,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,976 | 126 | ||
| Admitted | 6,826 | 108 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1170/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | N/A |
Diversity |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Seattle U | NSA | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | 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 University is larger than than NSA based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 351 students)
Seattle U vs. NSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or NSA?
- Seattle University is 239.1% more expensive to attend than NSA for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.1% higher at Seattle U than New Saint Andrews College ($53,235.00 vs. $15,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New Saint Andrews College than Seattle U ($16,064 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 268.7% lower than costs at Seattle University ($4,000 vs. $14,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than New Saint Andrews College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 810.1% larger than aid received New Saint Andrews College ($31,727 vs. $3,486)
Seattle U vs. NSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or NSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSA or Seattle U .
- NSA has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Seattle U (76%)
Seattle U vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U 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 Seattle U.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/