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Overview |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 91% |
Admission |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $200 |
Diversity |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (14,747 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Western Washington University?
- University of Northern Iowa is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at Western Washington University than University of Northern Iowa ($25,666.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Western Washington University ($15,782 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 57.2% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($9,343 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than University of Northern Iowa (91% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Washington University students is 1.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($6,522 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 64 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Western Washington University (92.7%)
UNI vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Northern Iowa (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $47,700)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $1,212 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($19,413 vs. $20,625)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($200 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/