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Alaska Pacific University Seattle Central Shoreline Community College Edmonds Community College Renton Technical College UW-Seattle GRCC University of Alaska Fairbanks Lake Washington Institute of Technology Seattle South UMES UC Riverside| University of Alaska Anchorage | Bellevue College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,464 | 10,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | bellevuecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $3,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $9,607 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,662 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,609 | $11,404 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,929 | $6,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 23% |
Admission |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,005 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,616 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.3%Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 41%Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $11,333 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $117 |
Diversity |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
UAA | BC- Bellevue College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue College is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (10,617 students vs. 10,464 students)
UAA vs. BC- Bellevue College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or BC- Bellevue College?
- University of Alaska Anchorage is 57.6% more expensive to attend than BC- Bellevue College for in-state tuition ($6,192.00 vs. $3,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.8% higher at UAA than Bellevue College ($19,776.00 vs. $9,607.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bellevue College than UAA ($11,404 vs. $15,609)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Anchorage are 41.8% lower than costs at Bellevue College ($12,662 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than Bellevue College (90% vs. 23%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alaska Anchorage students is 30.9% larger than aid received Bellevue College ($8,929 vs. $6,823)
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or BC- Bellevue College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC- Bellevue College or UAA .
UAA vs. BC- Bellevue College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or BC- Bellevue College? 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 BC- Bellevue College and UAA.
- Graduates from University of Alaska Anchorage earn on average $400 more per year than BC- Bellevue College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,500)
- Bellevue College students graduate with a $7,371 lower median federal student loan debt than UAA graduates. ($11,333 vs. $18,704)
- BC- Bellevue College graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than UAA graduates. ($117 vs. $193)
- More UAA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC- Bellevue College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/