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Overview |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | University Park, PA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,028 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,368 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,946 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,747 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,066 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 44% |
Admission |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 85,784 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 47,360 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.2% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 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 |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $155 |
Diversity |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Penn State | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Penn State based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 50,028 students)
Penn State vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State or UW-Seattle?
- Penn State Main Campus is 64.2% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at UW-Seattle than Penn State Main Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Penn State ($10,603 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 26.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,744 vs. $16,068)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Penn State Main Campus as University of Washington Seattle Campus (44% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 46.3% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($14,731 vs. $10,066)
Penn State vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or Penn State .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 56 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Penn State (27)
- Penn State has a higher acceptance rate (55.2%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
Penn State vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (87% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $55,300)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $11,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $26,818)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($155 vs. $277)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/