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UO Portland State University UW-Seattle Washington State Colorado State EWU Central Washington University University of Portland OIT Seattle U Gonzaga U of A| Oregon State University | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,622 | 14,651 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #364 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,145 | $7,997 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,315 | $26,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,075 | $14,915 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,868 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,922 | $7,041 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 14,243 | ||
| Admitted | 22,886 | 13,005 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1110/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
Academics |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $200 |
Diversity |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 16% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (35,622 students vs. 14,651 students)
OSU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Western Washington University?
- Oregon State University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($11,145.00 vs. $7,997.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at OSU than Western Washington University ($33,315.00 vs. $26,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Western Washington University ($21,868 vs. $22,096)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Washington University are 1.1% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($14,915 vs. $15,075)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than Oregon State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 40.9% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($9,922 vs. $7,041)
OSU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or OSU .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 1 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming OSU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than OSU (78.8%)
OSU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and OSU.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Oregon State University (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $4,087 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $23,500)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($200 vs. $242)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/