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 |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Saint Martin's University | Lacey, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Walla Walla University | College Place, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | Kirkland, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Columbia College - Whidbey Island | Oak Harbor, WA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor |
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 |
| Gonzaga University | $53,500 | 69.74% | 88% | 12:1 | 7,253 |
| Saint Martin's University | $44,210 | 95.04% | 60% | 11:1 | 1,609 |
| Walla Walla University | $33,027 | - | 62% | 13:1 | 1,432 |
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | $14,652 | - | 38% | 17:1 | 1,222 |
| Columbia College - Whidbey Island | $8,304 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |