- Both Western Washington University and Washington State University (Washington State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Washington State has more expensive tuition of $29,073 than Western Washington University ($27,853).
- Washington State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.06% than Western Washington University (84.79%).
- Washington State is larger with 27,539 students than Western Washington University (14,747 students).
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| #4 in Washington | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bellingham, WA | Location | Pullman, WA |
| Western Washington State College Western Washington College of Education Known as | Washington 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $8,787 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $100 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 84.79% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 32.66% | Yield | 27.97% |
| 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 14,747 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 13,801 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 946 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| 367 | Online Enrollment | 4,255 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 65% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $50,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 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 | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |