- Both Seattle Pacific University (SPU) and Walla Walla University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- SPU has more expensive tuition of $38,814 than Walla Walla University ($33,027).
- Walla Walla University has tighter acceptance rate of 50.77% than SPU (90.87%).
- SPU is larger with 3,118 students than Walla Walla University (1,432 students).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Walla Walla University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #12 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | College Place, WA |
SPU| Known as | Walla Walla College | |
| 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $33,027 |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $27,468 |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $15,790 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 50.77% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 35.85% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 1,432 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 1,300 |
| 686 | Graduate | 132 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 23 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,900 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,033) $4,836 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,507 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,983 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 88 Full-time 81 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 232 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $49,710 for Faculties $56,038 Part-time |