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Overview |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,622 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #403 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,400 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,840 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,761 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,394 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 43% |
Admission |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 58,418 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 44,295 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.8% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $155 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 39,622 students)
Alabama vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 3.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.2% higher at UW-Seattle than The University of Alabama ($40,878.00 vs. $32,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Alabama ($11,023 vs. $21,761)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,840 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than University of Washington Seattle Campus (72% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 13.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($16,394 vs. $14,390)
Alabama vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 77 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Alabama vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than The University of Alabama (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $15,900 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $49,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,750)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($155 vs. $245)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/