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Overview |
WSU | UWB | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 45% |
Admission |
WSU | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1210/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $155 |
Diversity |
WSU | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 1% | ||
Campus |
WSU | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 5,735 students)
WSU vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 63.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.9% higher at UWB than Wichita State University ($39,687.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than WSU ($9,357 vs. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wichita State University are 21.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($12,610 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wichita State University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (79% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 117.6% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($15,474 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 52 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming WSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UWB (88.1%)
WSU vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $22,000 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $43,800)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,500)
- UWB graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($155 vs. $211)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/