University of Washington-Seattle Campus vs Washington State University vs Western Washington University
This page compares University of Washington-Seattle Campus, Washington State University, and Western Washington University — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Washington. University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the largest enrollment (31,942). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Washington-Seattle Campus ($78,466). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Washington State University | Western Washington University |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $12,973 | $13,391 | $9,582 |
| Average net price | $14,091 | $14,971 | $21,193 |
| Median student debt | $14,615 | $19,500 | $18,500 |
| Enrollment | 31,942 | 21,099 | 13,544 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 85.2% | 60.5% | 64.6% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $62,979 | $53,510 | $45,272 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $78,466 | $68,905 | $62,569 |
| Admission rate | 39.1% | 86.6% | 93.2% |
| Average SAT score | N/A | N/A | 1,289 |