University of Puget Sound vs. Whitworth University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Northwest Conference

  • Both University of Puget Sound and Whitworth University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Washington.
  • University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than Whitworth University ($50,920).
  • University of Puget Sound has tighter acceptance rate of 83.87% than Whitworth University (89.01%).
  • University of Puget Sound has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Whitworth University (1,220).
  • Whitworth University is larger with 2,415 students than University of Puget Sound (2,023 students).
University of Puget Sound
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#120 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#16 in Washington
Rankings#18 in Washington
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Tacoma, WALocationSpokane, WA
Known asWhitworth College
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Baccalaureate College - Arts & SciencesCarnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Tuition & Fees
$59,900Undergraduate$50,920
$38,676Graduate$12,924
$32,665Financial Aid$34,208
Admission
$65 undergraduate
$60 graduate
Application Fee
83.87%Acceptance Rate89.01%
11.87%Yield17.92%
1,280 SAT, 29 ACTTest Scores1,220 SAT, 23 ACT
Student Population
2,023Total Students2,415
1,712Undergraduate2,047
311Graduate368
Online Enrollment57
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
76%Graduation Rate75%
17%Transfer-out Rate18%
79%Retention Rate78%
$59,100Average Earning after Graduation$48,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for UndergraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703)
$7,700 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,351)
$7,200 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,900 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
9 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
227 Full-time
47 Part-time
Number of Faculties184 Full-time
113 Part-time
571 Full-time
224 Part-time
Number of Staffs481 Full-time
148 Part-time
$98,107 for Faculties
$65,875 Part-time
Average Salary$69,348 for Faculties
$57,844 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023