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Overview |
UO | UWB | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,786 | 5,809 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #340 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uoregon.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UO | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,014 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,647 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,840 | $17,115 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,917 | $10,013 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,547 | $14,569 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 46% |
Admission |
UO | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 39,400 | 4,776 | ||
| Admitted | 33,532 | 4,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1360 | 1170/1470 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UO | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UO | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,101 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $155 |
Diversity |
UO | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UO | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UO | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oregon is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (23,786 students vs. 5,809 students)
UO vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UO or UWB?
- University of Oregon is 12.9% more expensive to attend than UWB for in-state tuition ($13,014.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at UWB than University of Oregon ($40,878.00 vs. $40,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UO ($10,013 vs. $23,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Oregon are 8% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($15,840 vs. $17,115)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Washington Bothell Campus (85% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 70.5% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($14,569 vs. $8,547)
UO vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UO or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or UO .
- The average SAT score at University of Oregon (1119) is 82 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming UO students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than UO (85.1%)
UO vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UO or UWB? 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 UWB and UO.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $16,800 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $49,000)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,101)
- UWB graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($155 vs. $218)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/