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Overview |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 1170/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CBU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Puget Sound is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,023 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 61.4% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.4% higher at University of Puget Sound than Christian Brothers University ($57,330.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than University of Puget Sound ($18,612 vs. $41,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 41.2% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($10,220 vs. $14,430)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as University of Puget Sound (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is 20.5% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($32,482 vs. $26,964)
CBU vs. University of Puget Sound Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or University of Puget Sound? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Puget Sound or CBU .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Puget Sound (3.56)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Puget Sound (82.7%)
CBU vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU or University of Puget Sound? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Puget Sound and CBU.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than Christian Brothers University (73% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $7,000 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,600)
- University of Puget Sound and CBU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Puget Sound and CBU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/