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Seattle U UCSD Wisconsin UT Austin UCSB UWT Western Washington University Michigan UO UC Davis Washington State Cal Poly| University of Washington Seattle Campus | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 45% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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, 2023 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $155 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 5,735 students)
UW-Seattle vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or UWB?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus and UWB cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at UW-Seattle as University of Washington Bothell Campus ($39,687.00 vs. $39,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than UW-Seattle ($9,357 vs. $10,603)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Bothell Campus are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,282 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Bothell Campus than University of Washington Seattle Campus (45% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 5% larger than aid received University of Washington Seattle Campus ($15,474 vs. $14,731)
UW-Seattle vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 221 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
UW-Seattle vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or UWB? 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 UWB and UW-Seattle.
- Graduates of University of Washington Seattle Campus and UWB have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($65,800 vs. $65,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus and UW-Seattle graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($15,000 vs. $15,000)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus and UW-Seattle graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($155 vs. $155)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus and UW-Seattle graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation (76% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/