| SPU vs. Cornish College of the Arts |
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|---|---|---|
#211 in National Universities #10 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #54 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,407 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$41,684 |
| cheaper$20,910 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$41,642 |
| More$25,612 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$14,625 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier83.40% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter62.21% |
| Lower15.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable19.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,261 | Total Enrollment | Smaller505 |
| Larger1,776 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller505 |
| 485 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| 53 | Online Student Population | - |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher62% | Graduate Rate | Lower56% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower23% |
| Higher72% | Retention Rate | Lower69% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,779) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 378) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,507) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,060) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty6 to 1 |
| 358 | Number of faculty | 131 |
| Higher$86,554 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$53,611 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.