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U of A UC Riverside UW-Seattle San Diego State UB Washington State UO CU Boulder OSU UCI ISU GCU| Arizona State University | Western Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 91% |
Admission |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $200 |
Diversity |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 17% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Western Washington University | ||
| 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
- Arizona State University is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 14,747 students)
ASU vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Western Washington University?
- Arizona State University is 41.5% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at ASU than Western Washington University ($29,952.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Western Washington University ($14,808 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Washington University are 0.2% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($14,691 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than Arizona State University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 89.8% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($12,381 vs. $6,522)
ASU vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU 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 ASU .
- The average SAT score at Arizona State University (1158) is 44 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming ASU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than ASU (89.8%)
ASU vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU 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 ASU.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than Arizona State University (73% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Arizona State University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $865 lower median federal student loan debt than ASU graduates. ($19,413 vs. $20,278)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than ASU graduates. ($200 vs. $209)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/