- Both Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and Northwest University 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).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Northwest University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #1 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Kirkland, 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 | 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 | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $36,035 |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $20,959 |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $22,181 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $30 graduate |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 97.44% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 43.11% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 1,014 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 720 |
| 686 | Graduate | 294 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 10 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $54,200 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 56 Full-time 164 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 212 Full-time 189 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time |