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Overview |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 44% |
Admission |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $155 |
Diversity |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
IU | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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 IU based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 47,005 students)
IU vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 11.8% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.3% higher at UW-Seattle than Indiana University Bloomington ($39,687.00 vs. $37,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than IU ($10,603 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 31.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,228 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Washington Seattle Campus (74% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 42.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($14,731 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or IU .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 59 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
IU vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Indiana University Bloomington (80% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $9,600 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $56,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($155 vs. $232)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/