Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Washington. By school type, there are 5 public and 5 private schools in best schools in Washington. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | Whitman College | Walla Walla, WA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 3 | Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 4 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell, WA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 5 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma, WA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 6 | Western Washington University | Bellingham, WA | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | Washington State University | Pullman, WA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Seattle University | Seattle, WA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Northwest University | Kirkland, WA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | Seattle, WA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Washington is $26,116 for State residents and $39,671 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 75.90% and graduation rate is 71.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $11,745 / $39,114 | 52% | 84% | 19:1 | 47,400 |
| 2 | Whitman College | $50,408 | 56% | 90% | 9:1 | 1,475 |
| 3 | Gonzaga University | $46,920 | 62% | 85% | 11:1 | 7,563 |
| 4 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $11,649 / $39,018 | 74% | 69% | 20:1 | 5,970 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $11,889 / $39,258 | 87% | 56% | 16:1 | 5,354 |
| 6 | Western Washington University | $8,508 / $25,266 | 90% | 68% | 18:1 | 16,121 |
| 7 | Washington State University | $12,170 / $27,113 | 76% | 60% | 15:1 | 31,478 |
| 8 | Seattle University | $48,390 | 78% | 74% | 11:1 | 7,291 |
| 9 | Northwest University | $33,980 | 93% | 58% | 12:1 | 1,321 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | $47,244 | 91% | 68% | 13:1 | 3,688 |
| Average | $26,116 / $39,671 | 75.90% | 71.20% | 14.40:1 | 12,766 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Washingtonand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.