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Tacoma, WA · Seattle, WA
| University of Puget Sound | Seattle University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,394/yr | $34,662/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $23,643/yr | $22,896/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $19,883 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,133/yr | $24,523/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $31,649/yr | $26,977/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $34,870/yr | $36,967/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $45,456/yr | $42,737/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $211/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,498/yr | $15,702/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,498/yr | $15,702/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $792/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,544/yr | $1,913/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $78,378/yr | $72,124/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $62,898/yr | $56,721/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $62,898/yr | $56,721/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 17% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 43% | 49% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 72% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1170–1380 | 1200–1430 |
| SAT average | 1296 | 1307 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 27–31 | 23–30 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 25–30 · Math 23–29 | English 24–34 · Math 22–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,548 | 8,976 |
| Students accepted | 4,232 | 6,826 |
| Students who enrolled | 463 | 1,049 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 11% | 15% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 29% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 14% | 6% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 68% | 76% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $69,594/yr | $75,272/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $43,124–$102,646 | $49,222–$107,987 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 67% | 76% |
| Black students graduating | 59% | 58% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 69% |
| Asian students graduating | 78% | 82% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $46,802/yr | $64,656/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 1.5% | 67% |
| Pell students who graduate | 67% | 70% |
| First-gen students who finish | 70% | 74% |
| Low-income students who finish | 71% | 72% |
| Students who transfer out | 15% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $55,567/yr | $72,612/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Social Sciences 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 9% | Health Professions 25% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 10% |
| Most popular program | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees | Health Professions — 25% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 8% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — $76,617/yr | Computer Science — $119,407/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 24% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,594 | 4,062 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 270 | 3,111 |
| Average professor pay | $10,726/mo | $8,352/mo |
| Full-time professors | 75% | 67% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Median family income | $90,104 | $74,788 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Seattle, WA |
| Region | Far West | Far West |
| Founded | 1888 | 1891 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 7.2% |
| Men | 44% | 40% |
| Women | 56% | 60% |
| White students | 66% | 29% |
| Black students | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 16% |
| Asian students | 6.8% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 9.1% | 10% |
| Other / not reported | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 12% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Students age 25+ | 2.1% | 5.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $23,433/yr | $18,739/yr |
| Endowment | $471.5M | $318.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,635 | 2,448 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,766/yr | $8,952/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,740/yr | $6,936/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Quarter |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 437 | 317 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $7.7M |
| Athletics budget | $2.8M | $21.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.8M | $21.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $43,572 | $315,438 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.