UWB vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Washington Bothell Campus in Bothell, WA with New Saint Andrews College in Moscow, Idaho on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (6,058 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Washington Bothell Campus is located in Bothell, WA (Large Suburban setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• University of Washington Bothell Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. New Saint Andrews College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Washington Bothell Campus 22:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

UWB vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UWB or NSA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than NSA ($10,777 vs. $16,692).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 77.2% lower than at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($4,000 vs. $17,538).
• New Saint Andrews College is 30% more expensive for in-state tuition than UWB (about $3,881 more per year; $16,800.00 vs. $12,919.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 156.9% higher at UWB than at New Saint Andrews College (about $26,355 more per year; $43,155.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Saint Andrews College than at University of Washington Bothell Campus (85% vs. 44%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 301% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($16,272 vs. $4,058).

UWB vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UWB or NSA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between NSA and UWB.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1320) is 60 points higher than at NSA (1260).
• Incoming UWB students have a 7 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (33 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Bothell Campus 1170/1470; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Bothell Campus 32/34; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UWB - Test optional; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• UWB has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than NSA (83.9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.9% at UWB vs. 65.6% at NSA.

UWB vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UWB and NSA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus have median earnings of about $65,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for NSA.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.