| UW vs. NSCC |
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|---|---|---|
#55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #21 in Washington Community Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,973 Washington Residents $43,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,238 Washington Residents $5,796 Out-of-State |
| $18,792 Washington Residents $32,811 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | - |
| More$15,799 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$5,528 |
| Admission | ||
| 39.15% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 26.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger56,997 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,569 |
| Larger40,684 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,569 |
| 16,313 | Graduate Student Population | - |
| Smaller1,656 | Online Student Population | Larger2,092 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower33% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 29% |
| 95% | Retention Rate | - |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | Campus Housing | |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 6,724 | Number of faculty | 370 |
| Higher$137,062 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,175 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.