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Overview |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 55,620 | 2,345 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #314 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,524 | $49,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,878 | $49,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $13,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,023 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,390 | $38,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,428 | 4,740 | ||
| Admitted | 26,552 | 4,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1100/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $268 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Whitworth University based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 2,345 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 330.4% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($49,600.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Whitworth University than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($49,600.00 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 Whitworth University ($11,023 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 31.3% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,700 vs. $17,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 166.4% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($38,334 vs. $14,390)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or UW-Seattle .
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Whitworth University (3.72)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than UW-Seattle (42.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is the same as at Whitworth University (80% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $19,600 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $46,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Whitworth University graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Whitworth University graduates. ($155 vs. $268)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Whitworth University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/