University of Utah (The U) vs. University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of Utah (The U) and University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) are public.
  • The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT and UW is located in Seattle, WA.
  • UW has more expensive tuition of $41,997 than The U ($29,837).
  • UW has tighter acceptance rate of 46.42% than The U (66.15%).
  • UW is larger with 52,319 students than The U (34,734 students).
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#69 in National Universities
#2 in Utah
Rankings#91 in National Universities
#2 in Washington
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Salt Lake City, UTLocationSeattle, WA
The UKnown asUW
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,315 Utah residents
$29,837 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,643 Washington residents
$41,997 out-of-state
$8,448 Utah residents
$27,056 out-of-state
Graduate$18,633 Washington residents
$32,511 out-of-state
$6,313Financial Aid$15,700
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$55 graduate
Application Fee$80 undergraduate
$85 graduate
66.15%Acceptance Rate46.42%
27.80%Yield32.61%
1,300 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
34,734Total Students52,319
26,355Undergraduate36,213
8,379Graduate16,106
2,431Online Enrollment1,207
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
64%Graduation Rate84%
Transfer-out Rate
85%Retention Rate94%
$63,500Average Earning after Graduation$69,600
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770)
$6,417 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310)
✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,020 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio21 to 1
2,329 Full-time
143 Part-time
Number of Faculties4,720 Full-time
1,145 Part-time
12,895 Full-time
1,360 Part-time
Number of Staffs18,232 Full-time
2,457 Part-time
$102,141 for Faculties
$67,449 Part-time
Average Salary$123,439 for Faculties
$82,862 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023