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Overview |
USAFA | UWB | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,085 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 45% |
Admission |
USAFA | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,353 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 1,356 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 77.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 1210/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2024 |
Academics |
USAFA | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $155 |
Diversity |
USAFA | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAFA | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 1% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 4,085 students)
USAFA vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UWB than United States Air Force Academy ($39,687.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Bothell Campus than United States Air Force Academy (45% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($15,474 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman USAFA students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than USAFA (16.2%)
USAFA vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA or UWB? 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 UWB and USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/