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Colorado State CU Denver DU Seattle U Colorado School of Mines UCSD UWB Utah Wisconsin UCCS UT Austin UCSB| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 44% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $155 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
CU Boulder | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 CU Boulder based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 39,585 students)
CU Boulder vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or UW-Seattle?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Colorado Boulder ($39,687.00 vs. $38,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than CU Boulder ($10,603 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 0.5% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($16,068 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Colorado Boulder than University of Washington Seattle Campus (57% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 40.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($14,731 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 46 points higher than at CU Boulder (1212)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CU Boulder (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at CU Boulder (3.68)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
CU Boulder vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than CU Boulder graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Boulder graduates. ($15,000 vs. $19,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than CU Boulder graduates. ($155 vs. $201)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/