- Both Northwest University and Seattle Pacific University (SPU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- SPU has more expensive tuition of $38,814 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- SPU has tighter acceptance rate of 90.87% than Northwest University (97.44%).
- SPU has higher SAT scores of 1,210 than Northwest University (1,175).
- SPU is larger with 3,118 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
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| #1 in Washington | Rankings | #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kirkland, WA | Location | Seattle, WA |
| Known as | SPU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,035 | Undergraduate | $38,814 |
| $20,959 | Graduate | $20,850 |
| $22,181 | Financial Aid | $23,247 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 97.44% | Acceptance Rate | 90.87% |
| 43.11% | Yield | 19.28% |
| 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,014 | Total Students | 3,118 |
| 720 | Undergraduate | 2,432 |
| 294 | Graduate | 686 |
| 10 | Online Enrollment | 116 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | 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: 559) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 56 Full-time 164 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 227 Part-time |
| 212 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 571 Full-time 280 Part-time |
| $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time | Average Salary | $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time |