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Seattle U UCSD UWB CU Boulder Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Western Washington University Michigan UO UC Davis Washington State| University of Utah | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Salt Lake City, UT | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 34,734 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #237 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | utah.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,175 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,697 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,437 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,399 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,696 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,072 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 18,781 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Utah | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Utah based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 34,734 students)
Utah vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Utah or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.3% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Utah ($39,687.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Utah ($10,603 vs. $12,399)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 40.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($11,437 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Washington Seattle Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 51.9% larger than aid received University of Utah ($14,731 vs. $9,696)
Utah vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Utah or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Utah .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 128 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Utah vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Utah 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 Utah.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Utah (80% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $4,500 more per year than Utah graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $61,300)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus and Utah graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus and Utah graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/