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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Washington State Western Washington University Whitman College UO USD| Seattle University | Whitworth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,121 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | #304 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seattleu.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,328 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,328 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,524 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,412 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,917 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,934 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 6,756 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1380 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Seattle U | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,415 students)
Seattle U vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle U or Whitworth University?
- Seattle University is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Whitworth University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Seattle U than Whitworth University ($50,328.00 vs. $47,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Whitworth University than Seattle U ($28,299 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 3.2% lower than costs at Seattle University ($13,100 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Seattle University ($35,336 vs. $30,917)
Seattle U vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle U or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Seattle U .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
Seattle U vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle U or Whitworth 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 Whitworth University and Seattle U.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $46,200)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth 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/