- Both City University of Seattle (CityU) and Northwest University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Northwest University has more expensive tuition of $36,035 than CityU ($14,589).
- CityU is larger with 2,095 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
| City University of Seattle View More Rivals | Northwest University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Kirkland, WA |
CityU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,589 | Undergraduate | $36,035 |
| $12,167 | Graduate | $20,959 |
| $10,241 | Financial Aid | $22,181 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 97.44% | |
| Yield | 43.11% | |
| Test Scores | 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,095 | Total Students | 1,014 |
| 1,274 | Undergraduate | 720 |
| 821 | Graduate | 294 |
| 1,587 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| Retention Rate | 81% | |
| $53,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 31 Full-time 327 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 56 Full-time 164 Part-time |
| 154 Full-time 339 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 212 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| $61,407 for Faculties $67,564 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time |