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Seattle U UW-Seattle PLU George Fox University Drexel Whitworth University Saint Joseph's University Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences MCPHS Western Washington University Rutgers Central Washington University| University of the Sciences | Seattle Pacific University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | SPU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 2,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1042 | #246 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | spu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | SPU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $37,965 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $37,965 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $15,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $26,155 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
USciences | SPU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,806 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,556 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 11, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | SPU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | SPU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,603 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $264 |
Diversity |
USciences | SPU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
USciences | SPU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 26% | ||
Campus |
USciences | SPU | ||
| 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 Pacific University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (2,659 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. SPU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or SPU?
- Seattle Pacific University is 47.2% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($37,965.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at SPU than University of the Sciences ($37,965.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Pacific University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($15,498 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Pacific University than University of the Sciences (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle Pacific University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($28,070 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or SPU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SPU or USciences .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is the same at SPU (1145)
- Incoming SPU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SPU (3.53)
USciences vs. SPU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at SPU is higher than University of the Sciences (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $40,700 more per year than SPU graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $50,400)
- Seattle Pacific University students graduate with a $1,397 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,603 vs. $27,000)
- SPU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($264 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SPU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/