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Overview |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Walla Walla, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 1,493 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #84 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | whitman.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $58,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $58,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $39,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $32,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 94% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 5,497 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 2,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 47.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1293/1473 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 93% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $180 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | Whitman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Whitman College based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 1,493 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Whitman College?
- Whitman College is 420.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($58,200.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Whitman College than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($58,200.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Whitman College ($10,603 vs. $39,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitman College are 13% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($14,220 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitman College than University of Washington Seattle Campus (94% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitman College students is 117.5% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($32,047 vs. $14,731)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or Whitman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitman College or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at Whitman College (1314) is 56 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming Whitman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Whitman College (3.68)
- Whitman College has a higher acceptance rate (47.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or Whitman College? 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 Whitman College and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at Whitman College is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (86% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $8,900 more per year than Whitman College graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,900)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitman College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $17,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Whitman College graduates. ($155 vs. $180)
- More Whitman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (93% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/