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OSU UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Portland State University Western Washington University UWT UWB Colorado State University of Nevada-Reno CU Boulder| University of Oregon | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UO | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,163 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #324 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,512 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,158 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,640 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,077 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,767 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
UO | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,154 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 32,061 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 |
UO | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $253 |
Diversity |
UO | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UO | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UO | Seattle U | ||
| 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 Oregon is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 7,121 students)
UO vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 302.2% more expensive to attend than UO for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $12,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Seattle U than University of Oregon ($50,328.00 vs. $39,158.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Oregon than Seattle U ($22,077 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 8.3% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($13,524 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of Oregon (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 216.5% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($30,917 vs. $9,767)
UO vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or UO .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 73 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
UO vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO 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 UO.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than University of Oregon (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $11,400 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $3,399 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($21,101 vs. $24,500)
- UO graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($218 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/