- Both Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and Gonzaga University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Gonzaga University has more expensive tuition of $53,500 than SPU ($38,814).
- Gonzaga University has tighter acceptance rate of 64.85% than SPU (90.87%).
- Gonzaga University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than SPU (1,210).
- Gonzaga University is larger with 7,253 students than SPU (3,118 students).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Gonzaga University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #3 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Spokane, WA |
SPU| Known as | | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $53,500 |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $20,244 |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $26,635 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 64.85% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 25.46% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 7,253 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 5,084 |
| 686 | Graduate | 2,169 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 656 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| 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 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: 3,004) $7,234 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,860 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 445 Full-time 296 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,286 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,387 for Faculties $71,366 Part-time |