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UW-Seattle Boise State Washington State Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT UWB USF Western Washington University UO MSU| University of Idaho | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $253 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 7,121 students)
Idaho vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 714.1% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Seattle U than University of Idaho ($50,328.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Seattle U ($14,954 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 36.6% lower than costs at Seattle University ($9,898 vs. $13,524)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho as Seattle University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 178.4% larger than aid received University of Idaho ($30,917 vs. $11,105)
Idaho vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 131 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Seattle U has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than University of Idaho (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $13,500 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $46,900)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $221 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($24,279 vs. $24,500)
- Idaho graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($251 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/