Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Minnesota Michigan Illinois Seattle U UCSD Ohio State UWB Purdue UT Austin UCSB Maryland Western Washington University| University of Washington Seattle Campus | University of Wisconsin Madison | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | wisc.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $9,273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 47% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1340/1510 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $230 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | Wisconsin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Wisconsin based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 48,956 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Wisconsin Madison ($39,687.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Wisconsin ($10,603 vs. $13,376)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 24.6% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,894 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Madison than University of Washington Seattle Campus (47% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($14,731 vs. $11,171)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 42 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have at the same average ACT score (29) as students at Wisconsin (29)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- Wisconsin has a higher acceptance rate (49.1%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (82% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $1,000 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $64,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,250)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($155 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/