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Overview |
Washington State | DIT | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Redmond, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | digipen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | DIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $35,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $35,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $15,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $38,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $10,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 49% |
Admission |
Washington State | DIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 892 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1170/1403 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | DIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | DIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $85,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $30,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $314 |
Diversity |
Washington State | DIT | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 32% |
Students |
Washington State | DIT | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | DIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than DIT based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 1,124 students)
Washington State vs. DIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or DIT?
- DigiPen Institute of Technology is 235.3% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($35,900.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at DIT than Washington State University ($35,900.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than DIT ($17,911 vs. $38,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 21.9% lower than costs at DigiPen Institute of Technology ($12,396 vs. $15,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than DigiPen Institute of Technology (83% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 5.3% larger than aid received DigiPen Institute of Technology ($10,689 vs. $10,153)
Washington State vs. DIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or DIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DIT or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at DigiPen Institute of Technology (1231) is 192 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming DIT students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Washington State (23)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than DIT (66.4%)
Washington State vs. DIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or DIT? 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 DIT and Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than DigiPen Institute of Technology (67% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology earn on average $31,300 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($85,700 vs. $54,400)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $9,953 lower median federal student loan debt than DIT graduates. ($20,429 vs. $30,382)
- Washington State graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than DIT graduates. ($211 vs. $314)
- More DIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/