University of Puget Sound and University of Washington-Bothell Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Puget Sound is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Tacoma, WA and UWB is a four-year, public school located in Bothell, WA.
The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.
| University of Puget Sound | vs. | University of Washington-Bothell Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Tacoma, Washington | Location | Bothell, Washington |
| Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) | School Type | four-year, Public |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| $62,898 | 2025 Tuition & Fees | In-State$12,919
Out-Of-State$43,155 |
| 99% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 46% |
| $36,377 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $16,632 |
| 72.25 % | Acceptance Rates | 90.60 % |
| 11.36 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 23.86 % |
| 1,280 | SAT Score | - |
| 29 | ACT Score | - |
| 68 % | Graduation Rate | 65 % |
| 15 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 84 % | Retention Rate | 86 % |
| 1,864 | Student Population | 6,058 |
| 192 | Number of Faculties | 205 |
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 22 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 Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |