- Both Western Washington University and University of Washington-Bothell Campus (UWB) are public.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- UWB has more expensive tuition of $41,913 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- UWB has tighter acceptance rate of 80.11% than Western Washington University (84.79%).
- UWB has higher SAT scores of 1,335 than Western Washington University (1,250).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than UWB (5,735 students).
Western Washington University View More Rivals | University of Washington-Bothell Campus View More Rivals | |
| #4 in Washington | Rankings | #7 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bellingham, WA | Location | Bothell, WA |
| Western Washington State College Western Washington College of Education Known as | UWB | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,559 Washington residents $41,913 out-of-state |
| $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,549 Washington residents $32,427 out-of-state |
| $8,787 | Financial Aid | $15,629 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 84.79% | Acceptance Rate | 80.11% |
| 32.66% | Yield | 31.72% |
| 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,335 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,747 | Total Students | 5,735 |
| 13,801 | Undergraduate | 5,192 |
| 946 | Graduate | 543 |
| 367 | Online Enrollment | 114 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 68% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $50,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 179) $10,228 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 657 Full-time 305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 211 Full-time 107 Part-time |
| 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 567 Full-time 152 Part-time |
| $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time | Average Salary | $104,741 for Faculties $71,130 Part-time |