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Overview |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 55,620 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #85 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $17,982 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $11,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $14,390 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 43% |
Admission |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 62,428 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 26,552 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 42.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 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 5, 2026 | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 16% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than UW-Seattle based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 55,620 students)
Illinois vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or UW-Seattle?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 10.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($12,712.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($40,878.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Illinois ($11,023 vs. $14,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign are 29% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,938 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than University of Washington Seattle Campus (48% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($17,524 vs. $14,390)
Illinois vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 47 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Illinois students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Illinois (3.79)
- Illinois has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
Illinois vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $700 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Illinois graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Illinois graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/