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Baylor SMU Seattle U Texas A&M UT Austin UW-Seattle PLU Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT| Texas Christian University | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCU | SPU | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,273 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,890 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,890 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,250 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,190 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,048 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
TCU | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,197 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 9,087 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.1% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
TCU | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $264 |
Diversity |
TCU | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
TCU | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 26% | ||
Campus |
TCU | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas Christian University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 3,118 students)
TCU vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or SPU?
- Texas Christian University is 47.6% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at TCU than Seattle Pacific University ($53,890.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than TCU ($26,549 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Christian University are 1.1% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($14,250 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than Texas Christian University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($28,048 vs. $25,359)
TCU vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 75 points higher than at SPU (1145)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at SPU (26)
- Accepted freshman TCU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than TCU (56.1%)
TCU vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU or SPU? 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 SPU and TCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is the same as at Seattle Pacific University (74% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $7,200 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,400)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,103 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,603)
- TCU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($222 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/