Stanford University and University of Washington-Seattle Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Stanford is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Stanford, CA and UW is a four-year, public school located in Seattle, WA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| Stanford University | vs. | University of Washington-Seattle Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford, California | Location | Seattle, Washington |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| $65,910 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$12,973
Out-Of-State$43,209 |
| 66% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 38% |
| $58,449 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $16,147 |
| 3.61 % | Acceptance Rates | 39.15 % |
| 81.91 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 26.58 % |
| 1,550 | SAT Score | - |
| 35 | ACT Score | - |
| 92 % | Graduation Rate | 85 % |
| 1 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 98 % | Retention Rate | 95 % |
| 18,625 | Student Population | 56,997 |
| 4,218 | Number of Faculties | 5,407 |
| 6 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare |
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