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Overview |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Spokane, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,306 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #169 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gonzaga.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,540 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,540 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,080 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,295 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,150 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,530 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 7,239 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 80% | ||
| 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 | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Gonzaga | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 7,306 students)
Gonzaga vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gonzaga or UW-Seattle?
- Gonzaga University is 355.9% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle Campus than Gonzaga ($11,023 vs. $40,295)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gonzaga University are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,080 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 102.6% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($29,150 vs. $14,390)
Gonzaga vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gonzaga or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Gonzaga .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 53 points higher than at Gonzaga (1205)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Gonzaga (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Gonzaga (3.67)
- Gonzaga has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Gonzaga vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gonzaga 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 Gonzaga.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (83% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than Gonzaga graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $61,600)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,394 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,394)
- UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle 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/