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Willamette University Lewis and Clark Whitman College UWT Lewis-Clark State College PLU Seattle U Western Washington University UW-Seattle SPU Reed Gonzaga| City University of Seattle | University of Puget Sound | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,095 | 2,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #182 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | pugetsound.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,973 | $57,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,973 | $57,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,125 | $14,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $41,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,345 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,418 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CityU | University of Puget Sound | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- City University of Seattle is larger than than University of Puget Sound based on total student enrollment (2,095 students vs. 2,023 students)
CityU vs. University of Puget Sound Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or University of Puget Sound?
- University of Puget Sound is 237.8% more expensive to attend than CityU for in-state tuition ($57,330.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.8% higher at University of Puget Sound than City University of Seattle ($57,330.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 42.5% lower than costs at University of Puget Sound ($10,125 vs. $14,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Puget Sound than City University of Seattle (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Puget Sound students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($32,482 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU 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 CityU .
CityU vs. University of Puget Sound Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU 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 CityU.
- The graduation rate at University of Puget Sound is higher than City University of Seattle (73% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from University of Puget Sound earn on average $5,100 more per year than CityU graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $52,500)
- City University of Seattle students graduate with a $2,334 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($24,666 vs. $27,000)
- CityU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Puget Sound graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More University of Puget Sound graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/