Academic Comparison between The U and UW

University of Utah and University of Washington-Seattle Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public. The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT and UW is 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.

Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Utahvs.University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Salt Lake City, UtahLocationSeattle, Washington
Four-year, PublicSchool Typefour-year, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,620
Out-Of-State$30,860
2025 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,973
Out-Of-State$43,209
60%% Receiving Financial Aid38%
$10,995Average Amount of Financial Aid$16,147
85.98 %Acceptance Rates39.15 %
26.02 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.58 %
1,285SAT Score-
26ACT Score-
65 %Graduation Rate85 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
86 %Retention Rate95 %
36,894Student Population56,997
2,500Number of Faculties5,407
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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