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USF Main Campus Seattle U FAU FGCU UW-Seattle Florida Southern UCF PLU Eckerd College Florida State Flagler Nova| The University of Tampa | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT | SPU | ||
| Location | Tampa, FL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,566 | 3,118 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #499 | #270 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ut.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,036 | $36,504 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,036 | $36,504 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,160 | $14,409 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,653 | $26,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,034 | $25,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
UT | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,286 | 3,895 | ||
| Admitted | 10,615 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 26.3% | 90.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1240 | 1080/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2024 |
Academics |
UT | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,557 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $264 | $264 |
Diversity |
UT | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
UT | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 26% | ||
Campus |
UT | 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
- The University of Tampa is larger than than SPU based on total student enrollment (10,566 students vs. 3,118 students)
UT vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than UT for in-state tuition ($36,504.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at SPU than The University of Tampa ($36,504.00 vs. $30,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Pacific University than UT ($26,549 vs. $34,653)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tampa are 18.5% lower than costs at Seattle Pacific University ($12,160 vs. $14,409)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tampa than Seattle Pacific University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is 80.7% larger than aid received The University of Tampa ($25,359 vs. $14,034)
UT vs. SPU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or UT .
- The average SAT score at Seattle Pacific University (1145) is 53 points higher than at UT (1092)
- Incoming SPU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UT (24)
- Accepted freshman SPU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UT (3.5)
- SPU has a higher acceptance rate (90.7%) than UT (26.3%)
UT vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT 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 UT.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than The University of Tampa (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from The University of Tampa earn on average $1,400 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $50,400)
- The University of Tampa students graduate with a $46 lower median federal student loan debt than SPU graduates. ($25,557 vs. $25,603)
- Seattle Pacific University and UT graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($264 vs. $264)
- More SPU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/