- Seattle University is a private school while Chicago State University (CSU) is a public school.
- Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA and CSU is located in Chicago, IL.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than CSU ($12,754).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than CSU (77.87%).
- Seattle University is larger with 7,121 students than CSU (2,317 students).
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| #6 in Washington | Rankings | #38 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Chicago, IL |
Seattle U| Known as | CSU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,285 | Undergraduate | $12,018 Illinois residents $12,754 out-of-state |
| $15,795 | Graduate | $10,294 Illinois residents $16,162 out-of-state |
| $29,599 | Financial Aid | $12,049 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 73.80% | Acceptance Rate | 77.87% |
| 15.12% | Yield | 12.88% |
| 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,121 | Total Students | 2,317 |
| 4,046 | Undergraduate | 1,450 |
| 3,075 | Graduate | 867 |
| 386 | Online Enrollment | 419 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 27% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 30% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 55% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250) $7,800 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,000 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 529 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 191 Full-time 53 Part-time |
| 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 586 Full-time 73 Part-time |
| $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,283 for Faculties $70,937 Part-time |