Seattle University vs Washington State University

2girls4me
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:14:28 +0000

Seattle University has the Albers School of Business and Economics, which is an excellent business school, both for undergraduate and graduate studies. It is a small school with correspondingly small class sizes and more interaction with the professors.

WSU is a much larger state school. You are likely to encounter large lecture halls and a more impersonal academic environment. WSU is less expensive although Seattle U. does offer merit aid and financial aid, so you won’t really know what the difference in price is until you apply.

One concern about WSU is the current state of the budget for higher education. Major budget cuts have been and are continuing to occur. Budget cuts affect a student’s ability to take required courses and graduate on time. Even though Seattle U. is more expensive on the surface, that difference may not be as large if it takes an extra year to complete a degree.

Since the original question was which is better for a business major and overall academic environment, I would have to say Seattle U. has the edge, although WSU is also a well respected institution. From a location standpoint, Seattle U. can offer more in terms of internships. WSU is located in a rural college town, about a six hour drive from Seattle and the job opportunities there are much more limited.