| UW vs. DU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #99 in National Universities #4 in Colorado Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,643 Washington Residents $41,997 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$59,340 |
| cheaper$18,633 Washington Residents $32,511 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$58,347 |
| Less$15,700 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,610 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT 30 ACT |
| Tighter47.52% | Acceptance Rate | Easier77.68% |
| Favorable29.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower10.90% |
| 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger52,319 | Total Enrollment | Smaller13,734 |
| Larger36,213 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,151 |
| Larger16,106 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller7,583 |
| Smaller1,207 | Online Student Population | Larger3,134 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher84% | Graduate Rate | Lower77% |
| Higher94% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,647) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,925) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty21 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 5,865 | Number of faculties | 1,513 |
| Higher$125,458 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,657 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.