- Seattle University is a private school while California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) is a public school.
- Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA and CSU Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than CSU Bakersfield ($19,576).
- CSU Bakersfield has tighter acceptance rate of 61.12% than Seattle University (73.80%).
- CSU Bakersfield is larger with 9,613 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
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| #6 in Washington | Rankings | #65 in California |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Bakersfield, CA |
Seattle U| Known as | CSU Bakersfield | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,285 | Undergraduate | $7,696 California residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $15,795 | Graduate | $9,130 California residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $29,599 | Financial Aid | $9,655 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $55 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 73.80% | Acceptance Rate | 61.12% |
| 15.12% | Yield | 26.45% |
| 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 7,121 | Total Students | 9,613 |
| 4,046 | Undergraduate | 8,188 |
| 3,075 | Graduate | 1,425 |
| 386 | Online Enrollment | 1,893 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 82% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $63,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) $9,000 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 529 Full-time 147 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 347 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 939 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,232 for Faculties $71,774 Part-time |