Whitworth University vs. University of Puget Sound

Two Rivalry Colleges in Northwest Conference

  • Both Whitworth University and University of Puget Sound are private.
  • Both schools are located in Washington.
  • University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than Whitworth University ($50,920).
  • University of Puget Sound has tighter acceptance rate of 83.87% than Whitworth University (89.01%).
  • University of Puget Sound has higher SAT scores of 1,280 than Whitworth University (1,220).
  • Whitworth University is larger with 2,415 students than University of Puget Sound (2,023 students).
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#18 in Washington
Rankings#120 in Liberal Arts Colleges
#16 in Washington
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Spokane, WALocationTacoma, WA
Whitworth CollegeKnown as
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
Tuition & Fees
$50,920Undergraduate$59,900
$12,924Graduate$38,676
$34,208Financial Aid$32,665
Admission
Application Fee$65 undergraduate
$60 graduate
89.01%Acceptance Rate83.87%
17.92%Yield11.87%
1,220 SAT, 23 ACTTest Scores1,280 SAT, 29 ACT
Student Population
2,415Total Students2,023
2,047Undergraduate1,712
368Graduate311
57Online Enrollment
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
75%Graduation Rate76%
18%Transfer-out Rate17%
78%Retention Rate79%
$48,000Average Earning after Graduation$59,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,351)
$7,200 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703)
$7,700 average annual costs
✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,900 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
184 Full-time
113 Part-time
Number of Faculties227 Full-time
47 Part-time
481 Full-time
148 Part-time
Number of Staffs571 Full-time
224 Part-time
$69,348 for Faculties
$57,844 Part-time
Average Salary$98,107 for Faculties
$65,875 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023