The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UW has more expensive tuition & fees ($41,997) than Washington State ($29,073).
  • It is harder to admit to UW than Washington State.
  • UW has more students with 52,319 students while Washington State has 27,539 students.
  • Washington State has a lower number of students per faculty with 15 to 1 while UW's ratio is 21 to 1.
  • UW has more full-time faculties with 4,720 faculties while Washington State has 1,330 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Washington-Seattle Campus and Washington State University.
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UWvs.Washington State
Seattle, WashingtonLocationPullman, Washington
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$12,643
Out-Of-State$41,997
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$12,997
Out-Of-State$29,073
42%% Receiving Financial Aid69%
$15,700Average Amount of Financial Aid$11,881
47.52 %Acceptance Rates83.10 %
29.61 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)24.75 %
-SAT Score-
-ACT Score-
84 %Graduation Rate62 %
-Transfer-out Rate-
94 %Retention Rate81 %
52,319Student Population27,539
4,720Number of Faculties1,330
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio15 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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