Academic Comparison between Arizona and UW

University of Arizona and University of Washington-Seattle Campus are frequently compared when students or parents prepare college admissions. Both Schools are four-year, public. Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ and UW is located in Seattle, WA.

Comparison at a Glance

The following list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare them with comprehensive information on full comparison page.

  • Both schools are four-year, public schools.
  • UW has more expensive tuition & fees ($43,209) than Arizona ($39,903).
  • It is harder to admit to UW than Arizona.
  • UW has more students with 56,997 students while Arizona has 56,365 students.
  • UW has more full-time faculties with 5,407 faculties while Arizona has 2,246 full-time faculties.
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Comparison Table with important Academic Factors

University of Arizonavs.University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Tucson, ArizonaLocationSeattle, 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$13,573
Out-Of-State$39,903
2025 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,973
Out-Of-State$43,209
78%% Receiving Financial Aid38%
$14,516Average Amount of Financial Aid$16,147
86.14 %Acceptance Rates39.15 %
18.39 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)26.58 %
1,290SAT Score-
25ACT Score-
68 %Graduation Rate85 %
17 %Transfer-out Rate-
83 %Retention Rate95 %
56,365Student Population56,997
2,246Number of Faculties5,407
20 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 servicesOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare
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