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Overview |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,025 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #179 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stthomas.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,930 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,930 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,587 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,137 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,284 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,481 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 7,300 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1390 | 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 St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $253 |
Diversity |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
University of St Thomas | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
University of St Thomas | 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 St Thomas is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 7,121 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 2.9% more expensive to attend than University of St Thomas for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Seattle U than University of St Thomas ($50,328.00 vs. $48,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of St Thomas than Seattle U ($30,137 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 7.4% lower than costs at Seattle University ($12,587 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 4.4% larger than aid received Seattle University ($32,284 vs. $30,917)
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 University of St Thomas (1202) is 10 points higher than at Seattle U (1192)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
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 University of St Thomas is higher than Seattle University (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $1,600 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/