- Western Washington University is a public school while Seattle University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- Seattle University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.80% than Western Washington University (84.79%).
- Seattle University has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Western Washington University (1,250).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
Western Washington University View More Rivals | Seattle University View More Rivals | |
| #4 in Washington | Rankings | #6 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bellingham, WA | Location | Seattle, WA |
| Western Washington State College Western Washington College of Education Known as | Seattle U | |
| 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) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $54,285 |
| $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $15,795 |
| $8,787 | Financial Aid | $29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 84.79% | Acceptance Rate | 73.80% |
| 32.66% | Yield | 15.12% |
| 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,747 | Total Students | 7,121 |
| 13,801 | Undergraduate | 4,046 |
| 946 | Graduate | 3,075 |
| 367 | Online Enrollment | 386 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $50,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,200 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) $8,445 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 657 Full-time 305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 529 Full-time 147 Part-time |
| 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,311 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time | Average Salary | $88,942 for Faculties $80,325 Part-time |