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Overview |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 68% |
Admission |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | - | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or UWT?
- Bushnell University is 194.9% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at UWT than Bushnell University ($39,687.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Bushnell ($10,680 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 35.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,480 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (99% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 59.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($20,642 vs. $12,961)
Bushnell vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Bushnell University (992) is 26 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Bushnell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Bushnell students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $19,900 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,900)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $8,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,731)
- UWT graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More UWT 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/