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UW-Seattle Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB Chapman USF Washington State Western Washington University UC Davis UO| University of the Pacific | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,277 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #161 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,918 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,918 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,420 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,164 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,322 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,891 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,492 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/33 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1423 | 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 |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $253 |
Diversity |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
UOP | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 48% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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 UOP based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 6,277 students)
UOP vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Seattle U?
- University of the Pacific is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Seattle U for in-state tuition ($52,918.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at UOP than Seattle University ($52,918.00 vs. $50,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Pacific than Seattle U ($28,164 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 6.6% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($13,524 vs. $14,420)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 24% larger than aid received Seattle University ($38,322 vs. $30,917)
UOP vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 40 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
UOP vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than University of the Pacific (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $21,000 more per year than Seattle U graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $60,400)
- Seattle University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than UOP graduates. ($24,500 vs. $24,625)
- Seattle U graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UOP graduates. ($253 vs. $254)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/