| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,643 Washington Residents $41,997 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$18,633 Washington Residents $32,511 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| More$15,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Tighter47.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.73% |
| Favorable29.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger52,319 | Total Enrollment | Smaller39,585 |
| Larger36,213 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller31,034 |
| Larger16,106 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,551 |
| Smaller1,207 | Online Student Population | Larger3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 5,865 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Higher$125,458 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.