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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,813 | 7,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #462 | #129 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthom.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $53,235 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $53,235 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,248 | $14,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,469 | $37,103 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,688 | $31,727 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,591 | 8,976 | ||
| Admitted | 1,485 | 6,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.3% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1340 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,200 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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
- Seattle University is larger than than University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (7,182 students vs. 3,813 students)
University of St Thomas vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of St Thomas or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 61.8% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($53,235.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Seattle U than University of St Thomas ($53,235.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Seattle U ($20,469 vs. $37,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 43.9% lower than costs at Seattle University ($10,248 vs. $14,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 33.9% larger than aid received University of St Thomas ($31,727 vs. $23,688)
University of St Thomas vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 89 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1103)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of St Thomas (25)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of St Thomas (3.53)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Seattle U (76%)
University of St Thomas vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of St Thomas 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 St Thomas.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than University of St Thomas (71% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $3,200 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $57,200)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($22,000 vs. $24,500)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($227 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/