- University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) is a public school while Santa Clara University (SCU) is a private school.
- UW is located in Seattle, WA and SCU is located in Santa Clara, CA.
- SCU has more expensive tuition of $59,241 than UW ($41,997).
- UW has tighter acceptance rate of 46.42% than SCU (53.56%).
- UW is larger with 52,319 students than SCU (9,178 students).
University of Washington-Seattle Campus View More Rivals | Santa Clara University View More Rivals | |
| #91 in National Universities #2 in Washington | Rankings | #11 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Seattle, WA | Location | Santa Clara, CA |
UW| Known as | SCU | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,643 Washington residents $41,997 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $59,241 |
| $18,633 Washington residents $32,511 out-of-state | Graduate | $25,873 |
| $15,700 | Financial Aid | $26,351 |
| Admission | ||
| $80 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $73 graduate |
| 46.42% | Acceptance Rate | 53.56% |
| 32.61% | Yield | 17.40% |
| Test Scores | 1,364 SAT, 31 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 52,319 | Total Students | 9,178 |
| 36,213 | Undergraduate | 6,115 |
| 16,106 | Graduate | 3,063 |
| 1,207 | Online Enrollment | 399 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 84% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 94% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $85,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,797) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 21 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 4,720 Full-time 1,145 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 585 Full-time 273 Part-time |
| 18,232 Full-time 2,457 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,535 Full-time 308 Part-time |
| $123,439 for Faculties $82,862 Part-time | Average Salary | $121,203 for Faculties $97,916 Part-time |