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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount UW-Seattle Chapman Gonzaga SPU University of Portland Pepperdine SCU USF UWT| University of San Diego | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Seattle U | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,110 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #129 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,690 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,690 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,084 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,675 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,444 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
USD | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,953 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 7,458 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1350 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USD | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $253 |
Diversity |
USD | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
USD | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 43% | ||
Campus |
USD | 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 San Diego is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (9,110 students vs. 7,182 students)
USD vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Seattle U?
- University of San Diego is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($55,690.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at USD than Seattle University ($55,690.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than USD ($37,103 vs. $37,675)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 22.6% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,748 vs. $18,084)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of San Diego (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 18% larger than aid received Seattle University ($37,444 vs. $31,727)
USD vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or USD .
- The average SAT score at University of San Diego (1236) is 44 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than USD (46.7%)
USD vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Seattle University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $9,800 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $60,400)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $1,596 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($22,904 vs. $24,500)
- USD graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($236 vs. $253)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/