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Overview |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $264 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 3,118 students)
Pace University-New York vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or SPU?
- Pace University New York is 31.9% more expensive to attend than SPU for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Pace University-New York than Seattle Pacific University ($48,152.00 vs. $36,504.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than Pace University-New York ($26,549 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 42.1% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,409 vs. $20,480)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York as Seattle Pacific University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 33.7% larger than aid received Seattle Pacific University ($33,911 vs. $25,359)
Pace University-New York vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 85 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than Pace University New York (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $12,700 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $50,400)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $603 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,603)
- Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/