- Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private school while Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- SPU has more expensive tuition of $38,814 than EWU ($25,892).
- SPU has tighter acceptance rate of 90.87% than EWU (96.20%).
- EWU is larger with 10,910 students than SPU (3,118 students).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Eastern Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #11 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Cheney, WA |
SPU| Known as | EWU | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $8,353 Washington residents $25,892 out-of-state |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $13,757 Washington residents $29,102 out-of-state |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $10,190 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 96.20% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 38.20% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 10,910 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 7,604 |
| 686 | Graduate | 3,306 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 2,808 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788) $8,090 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 444 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,215 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,674 for Faculties $65,357 Part-time |