| UW vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #163 in National Universities #100 in World University Rankings #5 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,973 Washington Residents $43,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$15,214 Colorado Residents $42,970 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,792 Washington Residents $32,811 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$16,634 Colorado Residents $38,802 Out-of-State |
| More$15,799 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,665 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,340 SAT 31 ACT |
| Tighter39.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier78.08% |
| Favorable26.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.15% |
| 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) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Smaller38,799 |
| Larger40,684 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller32,244 |
| Larger16,313 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,555 |
| Larger1,656 | Online Student Population | Smaller797 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 16% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower90% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 6,724 | Number of faculty | 2,580 |
| Higher$137,062 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$119,920 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.