Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | Lakewood, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Grays Harbor College | Aberdeen, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Washington State University-Spokane | Spokane, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce College District | $4,686 / $5,211 | - | 38% | 21:1 | 8,635 |
| Grays Harbor College | $4,751 / $10,629 | - | 39% | 14:1 | 1,475 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 / $5,633 | - | 25% | 13:1 | 2,435 |
| Renton Technical College | $6,723 / $7,257 | - | 60% | 9:1 | 3,072 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 / $27,853 | 92.69% | 65% | 17:1 | 14,747 |
| Washington State University-Spokane | $0 / - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |