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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University UO USD Whitworth University PLU| Seattle University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,182 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,235 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,235 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,748 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,103 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,727 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,976 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 6,826 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $155 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
Seattle U | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | 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
- Seattle University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 4,777 students)
Seattle U vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or UWT?
- Seattle University is 361.9% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at Seattle U than University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($53,235.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Seattle U ($11,290 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 8.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($14,748 vs. $15,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 134.6% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($31,727 vs. $13,521)
Seattle U vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 226 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Seattle U (76%)
Seattle U vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U 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 Seattle U.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $5,400 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $60,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($15,000 vs. $24,500)
- UWT graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($155 vs. $253)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/