- Saint Martin's University is a private school while Western Washington University is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Saint Martin's University has more expensive tuition of $44,210 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- Western Washington University has tighter acceptance rate of 84.79% than Saint Martin's University (97.51%).
- Western Washington University has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than Saint Martin's University (1,080).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than Saint Martin's University (1,609 students).
| Saint Martin's University View More Rivals | Western Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Washington | Rankings | #4 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lacey, WA | Location | Bellingham, WA |
| Known as | Western Washington State College Western Washington College of Education | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $44,210 | Undergraduate | $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state |
| $16,252 | Graduate | $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state |
| $30,598 | Financial Aid | $8,787 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $100 graduate |
| 97.51% | Acceptance Rate | 84.79% |
| 20.91% | Yield | 32.66% |
| 1,080 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,609 | Total Students | 14,747 |
| 1,365 | Undergraduate | 13,801 |
| 244 | Graduate | 946 |
| 47 | Online Enrollment | 367 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| 29% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $51,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 630) $6,220 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| ✔ (9 meals per week) $7,620 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 96 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 657 Full-time 305 Part-time |
| 263 Full-time 113 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time |
| $60,317 for Faculties $56,593 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time |