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Minnesota Michigan Illinois Seattle U UCSD Ohio State UWB Purdue UT Austin UCSB Maryland Western Washington University| University of Washington Seattle Campus | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,620 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,524 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,878 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,023 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,390 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 49% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,428 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 26,552 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1360/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 49,605 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,524.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Wisconsin Madison ($40,878.00 vs. $39,042.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Wisconsin ($11,023 vs. $14,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 33.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,500 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Madison than University of Washington Seattle Campus (49% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 26.8% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($14,390 vs. $11,350)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 42 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (43.3%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $64,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,250)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/