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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU Portland State University UWT UWB OSU UO USF Washington State Western Washington University Lewis and Clark| University of Portland | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 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 |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | Seattle U | ||
| 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 University of Portland based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 3,793 students)
University of Portland vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Seattle U?
- University of Portland is 2% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($51,352.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at University of Portland than Seattle University ($51,352.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Seattle U ($33,717 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 27% lower than costs at University of Portland ($13,524 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of Portland (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 8.9% larger than aid received Seattle University ($33,657 vs. $30,917)
University of Portland vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at University of Portland (1195) is 3 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
University of Portland vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 University of Portland.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Seattle University (76% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $1,400 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $187 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($24,313 vs. $24,500)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($251 vs. $253)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/