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Overview |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,620 | 47,147 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #85 | #36 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,524 | $66,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,878 | $66,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,982 | $19,198 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,023 | $41,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,390 | $43,208 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 68% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
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| Applied | 62,428 | 80,808 | ||
| Admitted | 26,552 | 8,094 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.5% | 10% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 44.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2025 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $231 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | USC | ||
| 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 USC based on total student enrollment (55,620 students vs. 47,147 students)
UW-Seattle vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or USC?
- University of Southern California is 478.3% more expensive to attend than UW-Seattle for in-state tuition ($66,640.00 vs. $11,524.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at USC than University of Washington Seattle Campus ($66,640.00 vs. $40,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than USC ($11,023 vs. $41,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($17,982 vs. $19,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than University of Washington Seattle Campus (68% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 200.3% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($43,208 vs. $14,390)
UW-Seattle vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 133 points higher than at UW-Seattle (1258)
- Incoming USC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UW-Seattle (29)
- Accepted freshman USC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at UW-Seattle (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (42.5%) than USC (10%)
UW-Seattle vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or USC? 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 USC and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at USC is higher than University of Washington Seattle Campus (90% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $19,700 more per year than UW-Seattle graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $7,375 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,375)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($155 vs. $231)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW-Seattle students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/