Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Whitworth University | Spokane, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | Yakima, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate |
| Great Northern University | Spokane, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor |
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | Marysville, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish College of the Arts | $39,913 | 71.13% | 52% | 6:1 | 443 |
| Northwest University | $36,035 | 94.26% | 67% | 9:1 | 1,014 |
| Whitworth University | $50,920 | 90.52% | 75% | 10:1 | 2,415 |
| Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences | - | - | - | - | 620 |
| Great Northern University | $17,700 | 85.71% | - | 2:1 | 35 |
| Columbia College - Naval Station Everett/Marysville | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |