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IU Seattle U Virginia Tech UCSD Illinois UWB Rose-Hulman Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB Ohio State Iowa| University of Washington Seattle Campus | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 48% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $222 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than Purdue based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 51,528 students)
UW-Seattle vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or Purdue?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 15.1% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at UW-Seattle than Purdue University Main Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than Purdue ($10,603 vs. $12,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 60.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($10,030 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (48% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 64.6% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($14,731 vs. $8,950)
UW-Seattle vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 27 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or Purdue? 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 Purdue and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $4,600 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $61,200)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,500)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($155 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/