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UWB Seattle U UW-Seattle Central Washington University Washington State University of Puget Sound Western Washington University DIT Evergreen UC Merced Whitman College Antioch University-Seattle| University of Washington Tacoma Campus | Great Northern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Tacoma, WA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,794 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,220 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,680 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,961 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,974 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 1,744 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | N/A |
Diversity |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UWT | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (4,794 students vs. 35 students)
UWT vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWT or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 47.5% more expensive to attend than UWT for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $11,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.5% higher at UWT than Great Northern University ($39,687.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Great Northern University ($10,680 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 23% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($11,565 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 265.6% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($12,961 vs. $3,545)
UWT vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UWT or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or UWT .
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Great Northern University (85.7%)
UWT vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWT or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and UWT.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/