- University of Puget Sound is a private school while University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (UWT) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than UWT ($42,171).
- UWT has tighter acceptance rate of 83.85% than University of Puget Sound (83.87%).
- UWT is larger with 4,794 students than University of Puget Sound (2,023 students).
| University of Puget Sound View More Rivals | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus View More Rivals | |
| #120 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Washington | Rankings | #9 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Known as | UWT | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,900 | Undergraduate | $12,817 Washington residents $42,171 out-of-state |
| $38,676 | Graduate | $18,807 Washington residents $32,685 out-of-state |
| $32,665 | Financial Aid | $15,257 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 83.87% | Acceptance Rate | 83.85% |
| 11.87% | Yield | 35.38% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,023 | Total Students | 4,794 |
| 1,712 | Undergraduate | 4,083 |
| 311 | Graduate | 711 |
| Online Enrollment | 278 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $59,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 300) $9,166 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 227 Full-time 47 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 273 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 588 Full-time 104 Part-time |
| $98,107 for Faculties $65,875 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,011 for Faculties $70,353 Part-time |