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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Lewis and Clark Reed UWT UWB USF Washington State Oxy Western Washington University| Seattle University | Whitman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,121 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,328 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,328 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,412 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,917 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,934 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 6,756 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1380 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $180 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 1,493 students)
Seattle U vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Whitman College than Seattle University ($58,200.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than Whitman College ($35,412 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 5.1% lower than costs at Whitman College ($13,524 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Whitman College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 3.7% larger than aid received Seattle University ($32,047 vs. $30,917)
Seattle U vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or Seattle U .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 122 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Whitman College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Whitman College (47.7%)
Seattle U vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than Seattle University (86% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $56,900)
- Whitman College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($17,500 vs. $24,500)
- Whitman College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($180 vs. $253)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/