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Overview |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 758 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,500 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,500 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,980 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,534 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,933 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 755 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 501 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1315 | 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 |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 758 students)
Bushnell vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or UW-Seattle?
- Bushnell University is 199.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at UW-Seattle than Bushnell University ($40,878.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Bushnell ($11,023 vs. $22,534)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 63.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($10,980 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 59.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($22,933 vs. $14,390)
Bushnell vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 266 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Bushnell has a higher acceptance rate (66.4%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Bushnell vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (100% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $19,900 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $8,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,731)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/