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Overview |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,704 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #279 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lipscomb.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,304 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,304 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,036 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,937 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,404 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,705 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 2,635 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.1% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $253 |
Diversity |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Lipscomb | Seattle U | ||
| 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
- Seattle University is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 4,704 students)
Lipscomb vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lipscomb or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Lipscomb for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.7% higher at Seattle U than Lipscomb University ($50,328.00 vs. $34,304.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lipscomb University than Seattle U ($27,937 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 3.8% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($13,524 vs. $14,036)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 26.7% larger than aid received Lipscomb University ($30,917 vs. $24,404)
Lipscomb vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lipscomb or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Lipscomb .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 16 points higher than at Lipscomb (1176)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Lipscomb (26)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Lipscomb (71.1%)
Lipscomb vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lipscomb or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Lipscomb.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Lipscomb University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Lipscomb graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $46,900)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($20,500 vs. $24,500)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($211 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lipscomb students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/