- Both University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (UWT) and Western Washington University are public.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- UWT has more expensive tuition of $42,171 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- UWT has tighter acceptance rate of 83.85% than Western Washington University (84.79%).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than UWT (4,794 students).
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus View More Rivals | Western Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Washington | Rankings | #4 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Tacoma, WA | Location | Bellingham, WA |
UWT| Known as | Western Washington State College | Western Washington College of Education |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) | 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 (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,817 Washington residents $42,171 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state |
| $18,807 Washington residents $32,685 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state |
| $15,257 | Financial Aid | $8,787 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $85 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $100 graduate |
| 83.85% | Acceptance Rate | 84.79% |
| 35.38% | Yield | 32.66% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,794 | Total Students | 14,747 |
| 4,083 | Undergraduate | 13,801 |
| 711 | Graduate | 946 |
| 278 | Online Enrollment | 367 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 54% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $69,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Undergraduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 300) $9,166 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 273 Full-time 76 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 657 Full-time 305 Part-time |
| 588 Full-time 104 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time |
| $97,011 for Faculties $70,353 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time |