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

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) and University of Utah (The U) are public.
  • UW is located in Seattle, WA and The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • 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).
University of Washington-Seattle Campus

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#91 in National Universities
#2 in Washington
Rankings#69 in National Universities
#2 in Utah
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Seattle, WALocationSalt Lake City, UT
UWKnown asThe U
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$12,643 Washington residents
$41,997 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,315 Utah residents
$29,837 out-of-state
$18,633 Washington residents
$32,511 out-of-state
Graduate$8,448 Utah residents
$27,056 out-of-state
$15,700Financial Aid$6,313
Admission
$80 undergraduate
$85 graduate
Application Fee$55 undergraduate
$55 graduate
46.42%Acceptance Rate66.15%
32.61%Yield27.80%
Test Scores1,300 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
52,319Total Students34,734
36,213Undergraduate26,355
16,106Graduate8,379
1,207Online Enrollment2,431
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
84%Graduation Rate64%
Transfer-out Rate
94%Retention Rate85%
$69,600Average Earning after Graduation$63,500
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: 10,310)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770)
$6,417 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,020 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
21 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
4,720 Full-time
1,145 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,329 Full-time
143 Part-time
18,232 Full-time
2,457 Part-time
Number of Staffs12,895 Full-time
1,360 Part-time
$123,439 for Faculties
$82,862 Part-time
Average Salary$102,141 for Faculties
$67,449 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