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Seattle U UCSD Idaho UWB Central Washington University Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Boise State Western Washington University Michigan UO| Washington State University | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 44% |
Admission |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 | Nov 16, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Washington State based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 27,539 students)
Washington State vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at UW-Seattle than Washington State University ($39,687.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Washington State ($10,603 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 29.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,396 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than University of Washington Seattle Campus (83% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 37.8% larger than aid received Washington State University ($14,731 vs. $10,689)
Washington State vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 219 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Washington State vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and Washington State.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Washington State University (80% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $11,400 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $54,400)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $5,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,429)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington State 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/