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Overview |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,306 | 5,809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,540 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,540 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,080 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,295 | $10,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,150 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 4,776 | ||
| Admitted | 7,239 | 4,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1170/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,394 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $272 | $155 |
Diversity |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Gonzaga University is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (7,306 students vs. 5,809 students)
Gonzaga vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or UWB?
- Gonzaga University is 355.9% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($52,540.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.5% higher at Gonzaga than University of Washington Bothell Campus ($52,540.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Gonzaga ($10,013 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 13.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($15,080 vs. $17,115)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 100.1% larger than aid received University of Washington Bothell Campus ($29,150 vs. $14,569)
Gonzaga vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 168 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Gonzaga (76%)
Gonzaga vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga or UWB? 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 UWB and Gonzaga.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $61,600)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $11,394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,394)
- UWB graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($155 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/