OC vs. Washington State

Comparable Facts

Compare Olympic College in Bremerton, WA with Washington State University in Pullman, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Washington State University is larger than OC based on total student enrollment (25,685 students vs. 5,784 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Olympic College is located in Bremerton, WA (Small City setting); Washington State University is in Pullman, WA (Distant Town setting).
• Olympic College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Washington State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Olympic College 17:1; Washington State University 15:1.

OC vs. Washington State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, OC or Washington State? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Washington State ($8,157 vs. $18,171).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 22.9% lower than at Washington State University ($10,500 vs. $13,622).
• Washington State University is 219.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than OC (about $9,194 more per year; $13,391.00 vs. $4,197.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 207.5% higher at Washington State than at Olympic College (about $20,210 more per year; $29,950.00 vs. $9,740.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Washington State University than at Olympic College (83% vs. 55%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 55.4% larger than aid received by Olympic College students ($10,886 vs. $7,007).

OC vs. Washington State Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, OC or Washington State? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Washington State and OC.

• Olympic College reports an open admissions policy.
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsWashington State University 1020/1210.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsWashington State University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: OC - not listed in this dataset; Washington State - Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind).
• Typical fall application deadline: Washington State Jan 31, 2027.

OC vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for OC and Washington State? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Graduates from Washington State University earn a median of about $18,600 more per year than OC graduates about ten years after starting college ($54,400 vs. $35,800), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Olympic College graduates have a $8,429 lower median loan debt than Washington State graduates ($12,000 vs. $20,429).
• Among borrowers, OC graduates have an estimated $87 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Washington State graduates ($124 vs. $211).
• More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 39%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.