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Is SPU a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$168,933 Avg Total Cost

Seattle Pacific University Value Report

Is a SPU degree worth it? Only you know for sure, but College Factual's value analysis can help answer that question. Keep reading for more.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Expensive Price

Seattle Pacific University is ranked #1,730 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Seattle Pacific University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1730 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  22.80 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $168,933 in Total

The SPU time to graduate is about 4.25 years and will cost an estimated $39,749 per year. This brings the total cost to 168,933.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$39,749
Average Years to Graduate4.25
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$168,933

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average SPU student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your SPU degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$162,180 In-State With Aid
$274,737 Avg Cost No Aid
4.25 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at SPU.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$274,737#0F
All Students$168,933#1,730D-
Only Students Receiving Aid$162,180#1,912F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$274,737#F
All Students$168,933#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$162,180#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Washington.

About 99% of SPU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what SPU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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