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Overview |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #304 | ||
| 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) | $11,189 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 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 | 47% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 59% | ||
| 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% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 25% | ||
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 (52,319 students vs. 2,415 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 326.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Whitworth University than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($47,700.00 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 Whitworth University ($10,603 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($13,100 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Whitworth University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 139.9% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($35,336 vs. $14,731)
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 (90.5%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
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/