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UT Dallas Texas A&M Seattle U UTSA UCSD Michigan UWB SMU Wisconsin UT Arlington Florida Rice| The University of Texas at Austin | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Austin, TX | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,082 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #105 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utexas.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,678 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,136 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,036 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,060 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 43% |
Admission |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 66,109 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 19,253 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.1% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1490 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,250 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $155 |
Diversity |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UT Austin | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UT Austin | 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 UT Austin based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 53,082 students)
UT Austin vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UT Austin or UW-Seattle?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 1.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at UT Austin than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($42,778.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than UT Austin ($11,023 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Austin are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,136 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Texas at Austin than University of Washington Seattle Campus (47% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 19.3% larger than aid received The University of Texas at Austin ($14,390 vs. $12,060)
UT Austin vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UT Austin or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or UT Austin .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 39 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming UT Austin students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UT Austin (3.8)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
UT Austin vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UT Austin 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 UT Austin.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (81% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $2,800 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,250)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/