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Seattle U UCSD UWB Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Western Washington University Michigan UO UC Davis Washington State Cal Poly| University of Washington Seattle Campus | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,620 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,524 | $11,524 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,878 | $40,878 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $15,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,023 | $11,290 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,390 | $13,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 77% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,428 | 3,161 | ||
| Admitted | 26,552 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| 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 |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 4,777 students)
UW-Seattle vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or UWT?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus and UWT cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at UW-Seattle as University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($40,878.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than UWT ($11,023 vs. $11,290)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,948 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (77% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 6.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($14,390 vs. $13,521)
UW-Seattle vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 292 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 10 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle 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 UW-Seattle.
- Graduates of University of Washington Seattle Campus and UWT have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($65,800 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle 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/