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Overview |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $253 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle University is larger than than Taylor University based on total student enrollment (7,121 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Taylor University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Seattle U than Taylor University ($50,328.00 vs. $37,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Taylor University than Seattle U ($27,366 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Taylor University are 22.3% lower than costs at Seattle University ($11,058 vs. $13,524)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 32.7% larger than aid received Taylor University ($30,917 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 1 points higher than at Taylor University (1191)
- Incoming Taylor University students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Seattle U (27)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Seattle U (3.62)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor University 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Seattle University (80% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $19,100 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $41,300)
- Taylor University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($24,000 vs. $24,500)
- Taylor University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($248 vs. $253)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Seattle U students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/