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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Centralia College | Centralia, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Highline College | Des Moines, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College | $4,305 / $10,183 | - | 30% | 15:1 | 10,617 |
| Centralia College | $5,109 / $5,643 | - | 44% | 14:1 | 2,277 |
| Clover Park Technical College | $5,979 / $6,634 | - | 44% | 19:1 | 2,788 |
| Highline College | $4,623 / $5,156 | - | 40% | 14:1 | 4,684 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 / $5,633 | - | 25% | 13:1 | 2,435 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 / $27,853 | 92.69% | 65% | 17:1 | 14,747 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |