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UW-Seattle San Francisco State Gonzaga SPU University of Portland USD UWT SCU UWB UCSC Washington State Western Washington University| University of San Francisco | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USF | Seattle U | ||
| Location | San Francisco, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,212 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usfca.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USF | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $57,670 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $57,670 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,300 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,104 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
USF | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,709 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 13,052 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
USF | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USF | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,400 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
USF | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
USF | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
USF | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of San Francisco is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (9,212 students vs. 7,182 students)
USF vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USF or Seattle U?
- University of San Francisco is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($57,670.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.3% higher at USF than Seattle University ($57,670.00 vs. $53,235.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle University than USF ($37,103 vs. $44,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 17.3% lower than costs at University of San Francisco ($14,748 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of San Francisco (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 2.4% larger than aid received Seattle University ($32,492 vs. $31,727)
USF vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USF or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or USF .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 20 points higher than at USF (1172)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at USF (3.57)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than USF (50.8%)
USF vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USF 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 USF.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than University of San Francisco (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $10,000 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USF students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/