- Seattle Pacific University (SPU) is a private school while Western Washington University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- SPU has more expensive tuition of $38,814 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- Western Washington University has tighter acceptance rate of 84.79% than SPU (90.87%).
- Western Washington University has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than SPU (1,210).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than SPU (3,118 students).
Seattle Pacific University View More Rivals | Western Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #199 in National Universities #13 in Washington | Rankings | #4 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Bellingham, WA |
SPU| Known as | Western Washington State College | Western Washington College of Education |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $38,814 | Undergraduate | $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state |
| $20,850 | Graduate | $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state |
| $23,247 | Financial Aid | $8,787 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $100 graduate |
| 90.87% | Acceptance Rate | 84.79% |
| 19.28% | Yield | 32.66% |
| 1,210 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,118 | Total Students | 14,747 |
| 2,432 | Undergraduate | 13,801 |
| 686 | Graduate | 946 |
| 116 | Online Enrollment | 367 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $54,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) $7,902 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| ✔ (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 | 17 to 1 |
| 211 Full-time 227 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 657 Full-time 305 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 280 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time |
| $78,478 for Faculties $68,535 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time |