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Florida State Seattle U Georgia UCSD UWB UCF Clemson Miami Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB USF Main Campus| University of Florida | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,211 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #78 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ufl.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,477 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,694 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,950 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,740 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,555 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 44% |
Admission |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 64,473 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 15,054 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.3% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.9% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1490 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,600 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,815 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $155 |
Diversity |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Florida | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Florida is larger than than UW-Seattle based on total student enrollment (55,211 students vs. 52,319 students)
Florida vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 149.9% more expensive to attend than Florida for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $4,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Florida ($39,687.00 vs. $25,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Florida ($10,603 vs. $11,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Florida are 46.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($10,950 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Florida than University of Washington Seattle Campus (92% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 39.6% larger than aid received University of Florida ($14,731 vs. $10,555)
Florida vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Florida .
- The average SAT score at University of Florida (1277) is 19 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Florida students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman Florida students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than Florida (23.3%)
Florida vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida 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 Florida.
- The graduation rate at Florida is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (84% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $3,200 more per year than Florida graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $62,600)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,815)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Florida graduates. ($155 vs. $163)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/