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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU Campbell University George Fox University Wingate University Lenoir-Rhyne University Whitworth University BAC Western Washington University CSU Central Washington University| Gardner Webb University | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | SPU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,144 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #639 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,339 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,130 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
GWU | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,728 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 4,293 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1080/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
GWU | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
GWU | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
GWU | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 26% | ||
Campus |
GWU | SPU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gardner Webb University is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (3,144 students vs. 3,118 students)
GWU vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 16.9% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at SPU than Gardner Webb University ($36,504.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than SPU ($22,339 vs. $26,549)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 33.8% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($10,770 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 5.1% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($25,359 vs. $24,130)
GWU vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 168 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming SPU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at SPU (3.53)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than GWU (74.9%)
GWU vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU or SPU? 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 SPU and GWU.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Gardner Webb University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Seattle Pacific University earn on average $9,900 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $634 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,603)
- GWU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than SPU graduates. ($258 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/