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University of Washington-Seattle Campus vs Washington State University

Two Washington research universities on the same federal measures. University of Washington-Seattle Campus has 31,942 undergraduates, Washington State University 21,099.

2 colleges
WAWashington State University$13,462 / yr net
Overview
SectorPublicPublic
CitySeattlePullman
Undergraduates31,94221,099
Getting in
Admission rate39%87%
Average SAT——
Cost
Net price / year$13,663$13,462
Cost of attendance$33,524$27,914
Tuition, out-of-state$44,640$30,994
Outcomes
Graduation, 6 years85%63%
First-year retention95%78%
Median earnings, 10 years$83,105$72,280
Median debt$14,008$18,500
Students
Pell Grant share19%35%
First-generation33%34%
Student-to-faculty ratio2015
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.