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Overview |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 43% |
Admission |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $155 |
Diversity |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 24% | ||
Campus |
U of A | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than U of A based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 53,001 students)
U of A vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or UW-Seattle?
- University of Arizona is 3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($11,871.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Arizona ($40,878.00 vs. $39,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than U of A ($11,023 vs. $18,144)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 24.9% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,400 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Washington Seattle Campus (97% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 14.7% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($16,511 vs. $14,390)
U of A vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or U of A .
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
U of A vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Arizona (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $11,800 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $54,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than U of A graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than U of A graduates. ($155 vs. $196)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/