UW-Seattle vs. NSA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Washington Seattle Campus in Seattle, 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 Seattle Campus is larger than NSA based on total student enrollment (56,997 students vs. 413 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Washington Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA (Large City setting); New Saint Andrews College is in Moscow, Idaho (Distant Town setting).
• University of Washington Seattle 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 Seattle Campus 20:1; New Saint Andrews College 19:1.

UW-Seattle vs. NSA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle 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 Seattle Campus than NSA ($11,784 vs. $16,692).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at New Saint Andrews College are 78.3% lower than at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($4,000 vs. $18,405).
• New Saint Andrews College is 29.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UW-Seattle (about $3,827 more per year; $16,800.00 vs. $12,973.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 157.2% higher at UW-Seattle than at New Saint Andrews College (about $26,409 more per year; $43,209.00 vs. $16,800.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at New Saint Andrews College than at University of Washington Seattle Campus (85% vs. 43%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 298.1% larger than aid received by New Saint Andrews College students ($16,156 vs. $4,058).

UW-Seattle vs. NSA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1330) is 70 points higher than at NSA (1260).
• Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 26 at NSA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Seattle Campus 1200/1453; New Saint Andrews College 1155/1358.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Seattle Campus 27/33; New Saint Andrews College 23/30.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UW-Seattle - Test-free; NSA - Required.
• Typical fall application deadline: UW-Seattle Nov 16, 2026; NSA Feb 15, 2027.
• NSA has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than UW-Seattle (39.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 26.6% at UW-Seattle vs. 65.6% at NSA.

UW-Seattle vs. NSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UW-Seattle 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.

• University of Washington Seattle Campus's six-year graduation rate is 80%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for NSA.
• Graduates from University of Washington Seattle 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.