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Baylor SMU UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Texas A&M UWT UWB UT Austin USF Washington State| Texas Christian University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Fort Worth, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,785 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #107 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,130 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,130 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,005 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,813 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,517 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 8,740 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1375 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $253 |
Diversity |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 43% | ||
Campus |
TCU | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Seattle U based on total student enrollment (12,785 students vs. 7,182 students)
TCU vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCU or Seattle U?
- Texas Christian University is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($57,130.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at TCU than Seattle University ($57,130.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than TCU ($37,103 vs. $39,005)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 0.4% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($14,748 vs. $14,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,813 vs. $31,727)
TCU vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCU or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or TCU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 28 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman TCU 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 (76%) than TCU (42.6%)
TCU vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCU or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and TCU.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $2,800 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,500)
- TCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($222 vs. $253)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/