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Overview |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $200 |
Diversity |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 17% | ||
Campus |
U of A | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 14,747 students)
U of A vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or Western Washington University?
- University of Arizona is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.4% higher at U of A than Western Washington University ($37,827.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than Western Washington University ($17,075 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arizona are 7.6% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($13,650 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than Western Washington University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 134.3% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($15,279 vs. $6,522)
U of A vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman U of A students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than U of A (86.8%)
U of A vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Arizona (73% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Arizona earn on average $6,000 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $48,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $413 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Washington University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $19,413)
- U of A graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Western Washington University graduates. ($196 vs. $200)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/