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Overview |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,017 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,324 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,670 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,668 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,327 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,216 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,462 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 12,608 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.2% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $200 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Western Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (22,017 students vs. 14,747 students)
Louisville vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Western Washington University?
- University of Louisville is 58.8% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($12,324.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at Louisville than Western Washington University ($28,670.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Western Washington University ($19,327 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 37.7% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($10,668 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than Western Washington University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 87.3% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($12,216 vs. $6,522)
Louisville vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 45 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Louisville (81.5%)
Louisville vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Louisville (73% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Washington University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $45,200)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Louisville graduates. ($19,413 vs. $19,656)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Louisville graduates. ($200 vs. $203)
- More Western Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/