UW-Seattle vs. UWT

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Washington Seattle Campus in Seattle, WA with University of Washington Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than UWT based on total student enrollment (56,997 students vs. 4,965 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Washington Seattle Campus is located in Seattle, WA (Large City setting); University of Washington Tacoma Campus is in Tacoma, WA (Midsize City setting).
• University of Washington Seattle Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. University of Washington Tacoma Campus is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Washington Seattle Campus 20:1; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 15:1.

UW-Seattle vs. UWT Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or UWT? 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 UWT ($11,784 vs. $13,898).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Tacoma Campus are 11.1% lower than at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($16,371 vs. $18,405).
• University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 1.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than UW-Seattle (about $195 more per year; $13,168.00 vs. $12,973.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 0.5% higher at UWT than at University of Washington Seattle Campus (about $195 more per year; $43,404.00 vs. $43,209.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than at University of Washington Seattle Campus (86% vs. 43%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 32.9% larger than aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students ($16,156 vs. $12,161).

UW-Seattle vs. UWT Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or UWT? 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 UWT and UW-Seattle.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1330) is 260 points higher than at UWT (1070).
• Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 10 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (30 vs. 20 at UWT).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Seattle Campus 1200/1453; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 960/1180.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Washington Seattle Campus 27/33; University of Washington Tacoma Campus 16/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: UW-Seattle - Test-free; UWT - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: UW-Seattle Nov 16, 2026; UWT Jun 30, 2027.
• Enrolled 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 (82.5%) than UW-Seattle (39.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 26.6% at UW-Seattle vs. 21.5% at UWT.

UW-Seattle vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for UW-Seattle and UWT? 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 UWT.
• Graduates of University of Washington Seattle Campus and UWT have equivalent median earnings about ten years after starting college ($65,800 vs. $65,800), per the federal College Scorecard cohort (typically among students working and not enrolled).
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle graduates have the same median loan debt ($15,000 vs. $15,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($155 vs. $155).
• Federal student loan repayment rates three years after graduation are the same for University of Washington Tacoma Campus and UW-Seattle graduates (76% vs. 76%).

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.