- Both Saint Martin's University and Northwest University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Saint Martin's University has more expensive tuition of $44,210 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- Northwest University has tighter acceptance rate of 97.44% than Saint Martin's University (97.51%).
- Northwest University has higher SAT scores of 1,175 than Saint Martin's University (1,080).
- Saint Martin's University is larger with 1,609 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
| Saint Martin's University View More Rivals | Northwest University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lacey, WA | Location | Kirkland, WA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,210 | Undergraduate | $36,035 |
| $16,252 | Graduate | $20,959 |
| $30,598 | Financial Aid | $22,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 97.51% | Acceptance Rate | 97.44% |
| 20.91% | Yield | 43.11% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,609 | Total Students | 1,014 |
| 1,365 | Undergraduate | 720 |
| 244 | Graduate | 294 |
| 47 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 630) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) |
| ✔ (9 meals per week) $7,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 56 Full-time 164 Part-time |
| 263 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 212 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| $60,317 for Faculties $56,593 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time |