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UO Seattle U UCSD UWB Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Portland State University Western Washington University Michigan UC Davis Washington State| Oregon State University | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,622 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,145 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,315 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,075 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,868 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,922 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 43% |
Admission |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 22,886 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $155 |
Diversity |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
OSU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than OSU based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 35,622 students)
OSU vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 3.4% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $11,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.7% higher at UW-Seattle than Oregon State University ($40,878.00 vs. $33,315.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than OSU ($11,023 vs. $21,868)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon State University are 19.3% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,075 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon State University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (89% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 45% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($14,390 vs. $9,922)
OSU vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or OSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 145 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at OSU (3.61)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.8%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
OSU vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU 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 OSU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Oregon State University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $11,900 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $53,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($155 vs. $242)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/