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Overview |
Idaho | SPU | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Idaho | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $264 |
Diversity |
Idaho | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 3,118 students)
Idaho vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 490.5% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.6% higher at SPU than University of Idaho ($36,504.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than SPU ($14,954 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 45.6% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($9,898 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 128.4% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($25,359 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 84 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming SPU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than University of Idaho (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,900)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $1,324 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,603)
- Idaho graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($251 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/