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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University DIT Evergreen UC Merced Whitman College Antioch University-Seattle| Heritage University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
| Location | Toppenish, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 853 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heritage.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,841 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,929 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Heritage University | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 853 students)
Heritage University vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage University or UWT?
- Heritage University is 74.3% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at UWT than Heritage University ($39,687.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than UWT ($7,841 vs. $10,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 16.1% lower than costs at Heritage University ($14,220 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 38.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($17,929 vs. $12,961)
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage University or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Heritage University .
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Heritage University vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage University or UWT? 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 UWT and Heritage University.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $31,800 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $34,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/