Seattle Pacific vs Western New England
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Seattle Pacific UniversitySeattle, WACatholic life on campusWestern New England UniversitySpringfield, MACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Western New England has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 62% at Seattle Pacific.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Seattle Pacific has the lower price after aid: $19,332 a year, against $25,205 at Western New England.
- The average price after aid is lower at Seattle Pacific: $24,488 a year, against $27,290 at Western New England.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Western New England: $73,157, against $64,506 at Seattle Pacific.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Seattle, WA
Springfield, MA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,659
3,574
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
83%
83%
Average SAT
1192
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
62%
64%
First-year retention
72%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,488
$27,290
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,735
$20,726
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,559
$22,471
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,332
$25,205
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,976
$28,660
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,819
$29,794
Median debt
$24,000
$25,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$64,506
$73,157
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.