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Overview |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 91% |
Admission |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $200 |
Diversity |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 14,747 students)
WSU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Western Washington University?
- Western Washington University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,760.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Western Washington University than Wichita State University ($25,666.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Western Washington University ($13,553 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 16.5% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($12,610 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than Wichita State University (91% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wichita State University students is 9% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($7,110 vs. $6,522)
WSU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Western Washington University (1114) is 25 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming Western Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Western Washington University (92.7%)
WSU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Western Washington 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 Western Washington University and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Wichita State University (73% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $4,200 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $43,800)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $1,087 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $20,500)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($200 vs. $211)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/