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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Washington State UO UWT OSU EWU Central Washington University UWB USF| Seattle University | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,121 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,328 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,328 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,412 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,917 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,934 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 6,756 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1380 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $200 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Seattle U | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 7,121 students)
Seattle U vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or Western Washington University?
- Seattle University is 548.6% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.1% higher at Seattle U than Western Washington University ($50,328.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Washington University than Seattle U ($21,105 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 8.6% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($13,524 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Western Washington University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 374% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($30,917 vs. $6,522)
Seattle U vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U 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 Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 78 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
Seattle U vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U 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 Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Seattle University (73% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $5,087 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($19,413 vs. $24,500)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($200 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University 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/