| Washington State vs. CU Boulder |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#146 in National Universities #7 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 | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$12,997 Washington Residents $29,073 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,430 Colorado Residents $41,943 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,400 Washington Residents $29,567 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$17,462 Colorado Residents $38,020 Out-of-State |
| More$11,881 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT 29 ACT |
| Easier83.10% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.73% |
| Favorable24.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.37% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller27,539 | Total Enrollment | Larger39,585 |
| Smaller22,612 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger31,034 |
| Smaller4,927 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,551 |
| Larger4,255 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,156 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower62% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| Lower81% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,836 | Number of faculties | 2,686 |
| Lower$96,937 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$113,287 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.