| NSCC vs. UW |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Washington Community Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,058 Washington Residents $5,547 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,643 Washington Residents $41,997 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $18,633 Washington Residents $32,511 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$15,700 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 47.52% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.61% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,675 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,319 |
| Smaller4,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,213 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 16,106 |
| Larger2,064 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,207 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| - | Retention Rate | 94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 279 | Number of faculties | 5,865 |
| Lower$81,910 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$125,458 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.