- Both Washington State University (Washington State) and Oregon State University (Oregon State) are public.
- Washington State is located in Pullman, WA and Oregon State is located in Corvallis, OR.
- Oregon State has more expensive tuition of $35,664 than Washington State ($29,073).
- Washington State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.06% than Oregon State (78.84%).
- Oregon State is larger with 34,292 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
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| #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington | Rankings | #195 in National Universities #8 in Oregon |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pullman, WA | Location | Corvallis, OR |
Washington State| Known as | Oregon State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,494 Oregon residents $35,664 out-of-state |
| $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,795 Oregon residents $31,698 out-of-state |
| $11,881 | Financial Aid | $8,117 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 73.06% | Acceptance Rate | 78.84% |
| 27.97% | Yield | 32.54% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 27,539 | Total Students | 34,292 |
| 22,612 | Undergraduate | 28,905 |
| 4,927 | Graduate | 5,387 |
| 4,255 | Online Enrollment | 11,727 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,700 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,250) $10,944 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,351 Full-time 373 Part-time |
| 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,152 Full-time 1,087 Part-time |
| $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,469 for Faculties $72,039 Part-time |