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Seattle U Annapolis UCSD UWB Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Western Washington University Michigan UO UC Davis Washington State| United States Air Force Academy | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | USAFA, Colorado | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,124 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usafa.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 43% |
Admission |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,543 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,329 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 13.9% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 79.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1450 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 31, 2025 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| 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 | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 24% | ||
Campus |
USAFA | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than USAFA based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 4,124 students)
USAFA vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USAFA or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is ?% more expensive to attend than USAFA for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at UW-Seattle than United States Air Force Academy ($40,878.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Seattle Campus than United States Air Force Academy (43% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is ?% larger than aid received United States Air Force Academy ($14,390 vs. $0)
USAFA vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USAFA or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or USAFA .
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at USAFA (3.81)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than USAFA (13.9%)
USAFA vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USAFA 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 USAFA.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/