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Overview |
UW | UWB | ||
| Location | Laramie, WY | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,100 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #331 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwyo.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,800 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,610 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,819 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,942 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 45% |
Admission |
UW | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,797 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 5,564 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | 1210/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
UW | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $155 |
Diversity |
UW | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
UW | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UW | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 5,735 students)
UW vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 133.1% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.9% higher at UWB than University of Wyoming ($39,687.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UW ($9,357 vs. $12,819)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 31.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($11,610 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of Washington Bothell Campus (94% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 73% larger than aid received University of Wyoming ($15,474 vs. $8,942)
UW vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or UW .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 85 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming UW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UW students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than UWB (88.1%)
UW vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW or UWB? 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 UWB and UW.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $14,400 more per year than UW graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $51,400)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UW graduates. ($15,000 vs. $18,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than UW graduates. ($155 vs. $191)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/