| UW vs. Western Washington |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region X Universities #6 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,973 Washington Residents $43,209 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,582 Washington Residents $28,707 Out-of-State |
| expensive$18,792 Washington Residents $32,811 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,878 Washington Residents $27,389 Out-of-State |
| More$15,799 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,018 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 28 ACT |
| Tighter39.15% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.25% |
| Favorable26.58% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.94% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger56,997 | Total Enrollment | Smaller14,710 |
| Larger40,684 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller13,752 |
| Larger16,313 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller958 |
| Larger1,656 | Online Student Population | Smaller226 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher85% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower79% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| ✔ | 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 | 1,007 |
| Higher$137,062 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$106,188 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.