- Both Washington State University (Washington State) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are public.
- Washington State is located in Pullman, WA and CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
- CU Boulder has more expensive tuition of $41,943 than Washington State ($29,073).
- Washington State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.06% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- CU Boulder is larger with 39,585 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
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| #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington | Rankings | #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pullman, WA | Location | Boulder, CO |
Washington State| Known as | CU Boulder | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state |
| $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state |
| $11,881 | Financial Aid | $11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 73.06% | Acceptance Rate | 79.84% |
| 27.97% | Yield | 22.76% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,539 | Total Students | 39,585 |
| 22,612 | Undergraduate | 31,034 |
| 4,927 | Graduate | 8,551 |
| 4,255 | Online Enrollment | 3,156 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time |
| 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time |
| $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time |