- Both Western Washington University and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (UWT) 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).
Western Washington University View More Rivals | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus View More Rivals | |
| #4 in Washington | Rankings | #9 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bellingham, WA | Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Western Washington State College Western Washington College of Education Known as | UWT | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,817 Washington residents $42,171 out-of-state |
| $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,807 Washington residents $32,685 out-of-state |
| $8,787 | Financial Aid | $15,257 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 84.79% | Acceptance Rate | 83.85% |
| 32.66% | Yield | 35.38% |
| 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,747 | Total Students | 4,794 |
| 13,801 | Undergraduate | 4,083 |
| 946 | Graduate | 711 |
| 367 | Online Enrollment | 278 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $50,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| 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 Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 300) $9,166 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 | 15 to 1 |
| 657 Full-time 305 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 273 Full-time 76 Part-time |
| 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 588 Full-time 104 Part-time |
| $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,011 for Faculties $70,353 Part-time |