Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Idaho Central Washington University UWB Boise State UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University Seattle U Gonzaga OSU UO EWU| Washington State University | University of Washington Tacoma Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Washington State | UWT | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | washington.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Washington State | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $11,189 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 68% |
Admission |
Washington State | UWT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | UWT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Washington State | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| 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 | UWT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 46% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Washington State | UWT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 83% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 4,794 students)
Washington State vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma 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 UWT 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 Tacoma Campus than Washington State ($10,680 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($12,396 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (83% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 21.3% larger than aid received Washington State University ($12,961 vs. $10,689)
Washington State vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Washington State .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 73 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Washington State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Washington State vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or UWT? 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 UWT and Washington State.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $11,400 more per year than Washington State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $54,400)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $5,429 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,429)
- UWT graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Washington State graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UWT 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/