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USD UCSD Seattle U UC Riverside UWB Cal State Fullerton Cal Poly Wisconsin Cal State Long Beach UT Austin UCSB UCSC| University of Washington Seattle Campus | San Diego State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
| Location | Seattle, WA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 52,319 | 37,402 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #337 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washington.edu | sdsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,189 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,687 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $19,714 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,603 | $13,017 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,731 | $9,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 43% |
Admission |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,488 | 77,250 | ||
| Admitted | 24,942 | 30,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.5% | 39.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1453 | 1090/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 16, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,800 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $15,349 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $158 |
Diversity |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 31% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 21% | ||
Campus |
UW-Seattle | San Diego State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than San Diego State based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 37,402 students)
UW-Seattle vs. San Diego State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UW-Seattle or San Diego State?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 94.9% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.2% higher at UW-Seattle than San Diego State University ($39,687.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than San Diego State ($10,603 vs. $13,017)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Washington Seattle Campus are 22.7% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($16,068 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Washington Seattle Campus than San Diego State University (44% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 48.3% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($14,731 vs. $9,934)
UW-Seattle vs. San Diego State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UW-Seattle or San Diego State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between San Diego State or UW-Seattle .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 128 points higher than at San Diego State (1130)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at San Diego State (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have at the same average high school GPA (3.82) as students at San Diego State (3.82)
- UW-Seattle has a higher acceptance rate (47.5%) than San Diego State (39.3%)
UW-Seattle vs. San Diego State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UW-Seattle or San Diego State? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between San Diego State and UW-Seattle.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than San Diego State University (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $12,400 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $53,400)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $349 lower median federal student loan debt than San Diego State graduates. ($15,000 vs. $15,349)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than San Diego State graduates. ($155 vs. $158)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Diego State students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/