- Both University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) are public.
- CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO and UW is located in Seattle, WA.
- UW has more expensive tuition of $41,997 than CU Boulder ($41,943).
- UW has tighter acceptance rate of 46.42% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- UW is larger with 52,319 students than CU Boulder (39,585 students).
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| #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado | Rankings | #91 in National Universities #2 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boulder, CO | Location | Seattle, WA |
CU Boulder| Known as | UW | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,643 Washington residents $41,997 out-of-state |
| $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,633 Washington residents $32,511 out-of-state |
| $11,017 | Financial Aid | $15,700 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 79.84% | Acceptance Rate | 46.42% |
| 22.76% | Yield | 32.61% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,585 | Total Students | 52,319 |
| 31,034 | Undergraduate | 36,213 |
| 8,551 | Graduate | 16,106 |
| 3,156 | Online Enrollment | 1,207 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,720 Full-time 1,145 Part-time |
| 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,232 Full-time 2,457 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time | Average Salary | $123,439 for Faculties $82,862 Part-time |