<p>Most colleges have strict rules…but its up to the RA’s to enforce them. There is no open cohabitating if that is what you think. I think you are over thinking that part of it. </p>
<p>Let me put it this way, Tacoma and Seattle are not the same and they really don’t intermingle. Tacoma isnt that bad and their downtown has been revitalized somewhat…but its distinctly more blue collar and not nearly as trendy and world class. Yes, you can ride the bus up to Seattle, and some do…but not many. </p>
<p>UPS has a more classic campus feel to it and its more insular and upper middle class yuppy. Seattle U is a pretty campus, just smaller and its definitely in the middle of the city and thus more urban. But the urban aspect is also its drawing point. Kids at Seattle U aren’t stuck in dorms looking for things to do. Not that kids at UPS are either, because the outdoors is always there and Tacoma is closer to Mt. Rainier than Seattle obviously. Or cross the Tacoma Narrows onto the Olympic Peninsula. </p>
<p>Its somewhat subjective, frankly. And we are not you. </p>
<p>I value a Jesuit education highly. I like the offerings of Seattle, concerts, pro sports events, the fabulous restaurants, the wonderful ferries across the Sound to Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, the savior faire…music scene, theatres, art museums etc of Seattle. </p>
<p>But you have to do what you want to do and what you really want in a school experience. DON"T BE MISLEAD BY SILLY RANKINGS. Kids often do that, because they personalize it as if somehow they are better people attending a slightly better ranking school. Its what you put into a college that matters, not what USNWR says.</p>
<p>I can assure you the faculty at Seattle U are fabulous and very approachable, personable and caring. Seattle U has some awesome overseas study programs some of which are very unique…and convenient…taking the professor and class with you, so matriculation is NOT a problem and you get every credit the same as if you were on campus. Its a very, very good school with a wonderful reputation among EMPLOYERS. Jobs, internships, etc are huge. </p>
<p>But you can’t go wrong at either school academically. Its the overall experience I am emphasizing. To me, Seattle trumps Tacoma.</p>