Idaho vs. UWB

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with University of Washington Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Idaho is larger than UWB based on total student enrollment (12,286 students vs. 6,058 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); University of Washington Bothell Campus is in Bothell, WA (Large Suburban setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Washington Bothell Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; University of Washington Bothell Campus 22:1.

Idaho vs. UWB Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or UWB? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than Idaho ($10,777 vs. $15,111).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 35.9% lower than at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($11,243 vs. $17,538).
• University of Washington Bothell Campus is 42.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Idaho (about $3,835 more per year; $12,919.00 vs. $9,084.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 52.4% higher at UWB than at University of Idaho (about $14,835 more per year; $43,155.00 vs. $28,320.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at University of Washington Bothell Campus (96% vs. 44%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 29.5% larger than aid received by University of Idaho students ($16,272 vs. $12,568).

Idaho vs. UWB Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or UWB? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UWB and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1320) is 210 points higher than at Idaho (1110).
• Incoming UWB students have a 10 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (33 vs. 23 at Idaho).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 990/1230; University of Washington Bothell Campus 1170/1470.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 20/26; University of Washington Bothell Campus 32/34.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; UWB - Test optional.
• Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Idaho (3.47).
• UWB has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 23.9% at UWB.

Idaho vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and UWB? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn a median of about $18,900 more per year than Idaho graduates about ten years after starting college ($65,800 vs. $46,900), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Washington Bothell Campus graduates have a $9,279 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($15,000 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, UWB graduates have an estimated $96 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($155 vs. $251).
• More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 61%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.