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Overview |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $200 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Washington University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,760.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Western Washington University than University of Idaho ($25,666.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Western Washington University ($14,954 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 48.4% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($9,898 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Western Washington University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 70.3% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($11,105 vs. $6,522)
Idaho vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 53 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Western Washington University? 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 Western Washington University and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Idaho (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,900)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $4,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($19,413 vs. $24,279)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($200 vs. $251)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/