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 |
| Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| South Seattle College | Seattle, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Seattle Central College | Seattle, WA | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Washington State University-Vancouver | Vancouver, 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 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 / $5,633 | - | 25% | 13:1 | 2,435 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 / $5,354 | - | 33% | 32:1 | 4,901 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 / $5,354 | - | 24% | 17:1 | 4,476 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 / $29,073 | 83.10% | 62% | 15:1 | 27,539 |
| Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,597 / $27,673 | - | - | - | - |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |