Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Florida UCF USF Main Campus Seattle U Auburn UCSD UWB FIU Wisconsin Georgia UofSC UT Austin| Florida State University | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 43,234 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | washington.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $11,524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,740 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,903 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,731 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 43% |
Admission |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 74,038 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 18,793 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1240/1390 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $155 |
Diversity |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Florida State based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 43,234 students)
Florida State vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 186.5% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 147.1% higher at UW-Seattle than Florida State University ($40,878.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Florida State ($11,023 vs. $14,903)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 41.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,740 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (86% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 64.8% larger than aid received Florida State University ($14,390 vs. $8,731)
Florida State vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Florida State .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 43 points higher than at Florida State (1215)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Florida State (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Florida State (3.7)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than Florida State (25.4%)
Florida State vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Florida State.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Florida State University (80% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $14,400 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $51,400)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,750)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Florida State graduates. ($155 vs. $214)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/