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Overview |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,177 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,982 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,168 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,726 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,354 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,718 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 43% |
Admission |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,995 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 20,496 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1350 | 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 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $155 |
Diversity |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 30,177 students)
ISU vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 28.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $8,982.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at UW-Seattle than Iowa State University ($40,878.00 vs. $26,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than ISU ($11,023 vs. $17,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 84.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($9,726 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iowa State University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 34.3% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($14,390 vs. $10,718)
ISU vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 116 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
ISU vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Iowa State University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $12,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $53,700)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $8,868 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,868)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($155 vs. $246)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/