- University of Puget Sound is a private school while Washington State University (Washington State) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- University of Puget Sound has more expensive tuition of $59,900 than Washington State ($29,073).
- Washington State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.06% than University of Puget Sound (83.87%).
- Washington State is larger with 27,539 students than University of Puget Sound (2,023 students).
| University of Puget Sound View More Rivals | Washington State University View More Rivals | |
| #120 in Liberal Arts Colleges #16 in Washington | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Pullman, WA |
| Known as | Washington State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $59,900 | Undergraduate | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $38,676 | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $32,665 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 83.87% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 11.87% | Yield | 27.97% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,023 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 1,712 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 311 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| Online Enrollment | 4,255 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 17% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 79% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $59,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,703) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 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 | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 571 Full-time 224 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $98,107 for Faculties $65,875 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |