- Washington State University (Washington State) is a public school while University of Southern California (USC) is a private school.
- Washington State is located in Pullman, WA and USC is located in Los Angeles, CA.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than Washington State ($29,073).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than Washington State (73.06%).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
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| #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington | Rankings | #23 in National Universities #4 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Pullman, WA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
Washington State| Known as | USC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $68,237 |
| $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state | Graduate | $68,128 |
| $11,881 | Financial Aid | $43,570 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 73.06% | Acceptance Rate | 15.95% |
| 27.97% | Yield | 37.14% |
| Test Scores | 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 27,539 | Total Students | 48,945 |
| 22,612 | Undergraduate | 20,699 |
| 4,927 | Graduate | 28,246 |
| 4,255 | Online Enrollment | 6,276 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 81% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $56,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,800 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) $10,506 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time |
| 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time |
| $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time | Average Salary | $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time |