California Baptist University (CBU) vs. Seattle University

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  • Both California Baptist University (CBU) and Seattle University are private.
  • CBU is located in Riverside, CA and Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.
  • Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than CBU ($39,720).
  • Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than CBU (77.08%).
  • CBU is larger with 11,495 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
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#75 in California
Rankings#6 in Washington
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Riverside, CALocationSeattle, WA
CBUKnown asSeattle U
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$39,720Undergraduate$54,285
$14,914Graduate$15,795
$19,418Financial Aid$29,599
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$55 graduate
77.08%Acceptance Rate73.80%
36.38%Yield15.12%
Test Scores1,260 SAT, 27 ACT
Student Population
11,495Total Students7,121
8,334Undergraduate4,046
3,161Graduate3,075
2,766Online Enrollment386
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
63%Graduation Rate74%
23%Transfer-out Rate
73%Retention Rate82%
$47,500Average Earning after Graduation$63,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,715)
$7,440 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448)
$8,445 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
347 Full-time
509 Part-time
Number of Faculties529 Full-time
147 Part-time
919 Full-time
521 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,311 Full-time
220 Part-time
$91,726 for Faculties
$72,694 Part-time
Average Salary$88,942 for Faculties
$80,325 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