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Overview |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,617 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bellevuecollege.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,928 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,607 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,404 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,823 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 23% | 83% |
Admission |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,333 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $211 |
Diversity |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 15% | ||
Campus |
BC- Bellevue College | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than BC- Bellevue College based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 10,617 students)
BC- Bellevue College vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC- Bellevue College or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 172.6% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at Washington State than Bellevue College ($26,392.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than Washington State ($11,404 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 44.8% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($12,396 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Bellevue College (83% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($10,689 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, BC- Bellevue College or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or BC- Bellevue College .
BC- Bellevue College vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC- Bellevue College or Washington State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington State and BC- Bellevue College.
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than BC- Bellevue College graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $48,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $9,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($11,333 vs. $20,429)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($117 vs. $211)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/