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Seattle U UCSD UWB Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Western Washington University Michigan UO UC Davis Washington State Cal Poly| Seattle Community College North Campus | University of Washington Seattle Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,675 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northseattle.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,458 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,947 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,952 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,047 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,332 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 47% | 44% |
Admission |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | - | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,997 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $103 | $155 |
Diversity |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NSCC | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than NSCC based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 4,675 students)
NSCC vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSCC or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 151% more expensive to attend than NSCC for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 702.2% higher at UW-Seattle than Seattle Community College North Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College North Campus than UW-Seattle ($10,047 vs. $10,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 11.7% lower than costs at Seattle Community College North Campus ($16,068 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle Community College North Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (47% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 100.9% larger than aid received Seattle Community College North Campus ($14,731 vs. $7,332)
Which college is harder to get into, NSCC or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or NSCC .
NSCC vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSCC 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 NSCC.
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $23,100 more per year than NSCC graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $42,700)
- Seattle Community College North Campus students graduate with a $5,003 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Seattle graduates. ($9,997 vs. $15,000)
- NSCC graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Seattle graduates. ($103 vs. $155)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/