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UW-Seattle Idaho Central Washington University Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Boise State Western Washington University Portland State University UWT UWB OSU| Seattle University | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,182 | 26,490 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | #385 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,235 | $10,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,235 | $27,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,748 | $13,131 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,103 | $18,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,727 | $10,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,976 | 26,166 | ||
| Admitted | 6,826 | 22,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $211 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (26,490 students vs. 7,182 students)
Seattle U vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or Washington State?
- Seattle University is 385% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $10,976.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Seattle U than Washington State University ($53,235.00 vs. $27,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Seattle U ($18,155 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 12.3% lower than costs at Seattle University ($13,131 vs. $14,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Washington State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 205.9% larger than aid received Washington State University ($31,727 vs. $10,370)
Seattle U vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 153 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Seattle U (76%)
Seattle U vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Washington State University (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $54,400)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $4,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($20,429 vs. $24,500)
- Washington State graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/