- Both University of Puget Sound and Northwest University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- University of Puget Sound has tighter acceptance rate of 83.87% than Northwest University (97.44%).
- University of Puget Sound has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Northwest University (1,175).
- University of Puget Sound is larger with 2,023 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
| University of Puget Sound View More Rivals | Northwest University View More Rivals | |
| #120 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Kirkland, WA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,900 | Undergraduate | $36,035 |
| $38,676 | Graduate | $20,959 |
| $32,665 | Financial Aid | $22,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 83.87% | Acceptance Rate | 97.44% |
| 11.87% | Yield | 43.11% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,023 | Total Students | 1,014 |
| 1,712 | Undergraduate | 720 |
| 311 | Graduate | 294 |
| Online Enrollment | 10 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $59,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 56 Full-time 164 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 212 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| $98,107 for Faculties $65,875 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time |