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Overview |
UWB | UWT | ||
| Location | Bothell, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,735 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWB | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,282 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,357 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,474 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 68% |
Admission |
UWB | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,537 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 3,996 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1450 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UWB | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWB | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
UWB | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UWB | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UWB | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 4,794 students)
UWB vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWB or UWT?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus and UWT cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at UWB as University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UWT ($9,357 vs. $10,680)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 7.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($14,220 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than University of Washington Bothell Campus (68% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 19.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($15,474 vs. $12,961)
UWB vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWB or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or UWB .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1037) is 71 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming UWB students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than UWB (88.1%)
UWB vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWB or UWT? 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 UWT and UWB.
- Graduates of University of Washington Bothell Campus and UWT have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($65,800 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UWB graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UWB graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UWB graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/