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Idaho Central Washington University Boise State UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University UWB Gonzaga OSU Seattle U UO EWU| Seattle Community College South Campus | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,901 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southseattle.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,383 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,594 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,422 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 83% |
Admission |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 13, 2024 | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 32:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $211 |
Diversity |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Seattle South | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 4,901 students)
Seattle South vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Seattle South or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 140.2% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 433.5% higher at Washington State than Seattle Community College South Campus ($26,392.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than Washington State ($9,594 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 19.4% lower than costs at Washington State University ($10,383 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Seattle Community College South Campus (83% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 44% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($10,689 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, Seattle South or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Seattle South .
Seattle South vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Seattle South or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Seattle South.
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $14,700 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/