Washington State University vs Western Washington University
Washington State University is harder to get into (86% vs 93% admitted), and students with aid paid less there on average (in-state): $13,462 vs $19,963 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
| Measure | Washington State University | Western Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Admit rate | 86% | 93% |
| SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 1150–1390 |
| ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) | — | 24–31 |
| SAT or ACT for fall 2027 | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Next deadline | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Measure | Washington State University | Western Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Sticker price per year (in-state at public colleges) | $27,914 | $30,422 |
| Average paid after grants (in-state at public colleges) | $13,462 | $19,963 |
| Average paid from out of state, estimated | $30,568 | $39,130 |
| Measure | Washington State University | Western Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,750 | $12,600 |
| $30,000–$48,000 | $7,495 | $13,630 |
| $48,000–$75,000 | $8,683 | $16,218 |
| $75,000–$110,000 | $15,212 | $21,324 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,537 | $27,935 |
| Measure | Washington State University | Western Washington University |
|---|---|---|
| Undergrads | 21,099 | 13,544 |
| Graduate within 6 years | 62% | 66% |
| Come back for year two | 78% | 79% |
| Median earnings 10 years after starting | $72,280 | $64,305 |
| Median debt at graduation | $18,500 | $16,500 |
Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote; at public colleges the income rows are in-state students. The out-of-state estimate adds a public college's extra out-of-state tuition to its in-state average; out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more. How we get our numbers
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