- Both Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and Seattle University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than SPU ($38,814).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than SPU (90.87%).
- Seattle University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than SPU (1,210).
- Seattle University is larger with 7,121 students than SPU (3,118 students).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Seattle University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #6 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Seattle, WA |
SPU| Known as | Seattle U | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $54,285 |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $15,795 |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 73.80% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 15.12% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 7,121 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 4,046 |
| 686 | Graduate | 3,075 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 386 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 529 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time |