UW-Bothell vs California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the vibrant Pacific Northwest or the bustling San Fernando Valley. University of Washington-Bothell Campus and California State University-Northridge, two distinct institutions with unique offerings, await your exploration. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart. Consider the contrasting acceptance rates, explore the diverse range of popular majors, compare the distinct student body demographics, and evaluate the varying graduation rates. This side-by-side analysis empowers you to make an informed decision, aligning your academic aspirations with the ideal educational environment.

	California State University-Northridge	University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Overview
Location	Northridge, California	Bothell, Washington
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Quarter
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.1%	83.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $85
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants	23,656	4,423
Total number of admissions given out	20,842	3,672
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,716	900
Yield rate	22.6%	24.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,857 Out of state: $43,737	In state: $30,877 Out of state: $58,707
Average net price	$8,708	$7,577
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $10,927 Out of state: $38,757
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,316 Meal plan: $4,506	$14,154
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $10,882	49.0% Average amount $16,408
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $4,779	22.0% Average amount $4,274
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,360	1.0% Average amount $16,836

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	34,496 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	5,454 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Graduate students	5,612 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%	598 Men 49.8% Women 50.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.7%	N/A
International students	6.0%	6.7%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	4,029	174
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Hawaii Nevada Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Computer and Information Science	Business Engineering Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.2%	66.3%
Dropout rate	33.7%	31.4%
Transferred out	5.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $108,158 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,831 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $98,535 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,745 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $97,852 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,455 Year 2: $88,907 Year 3: $96,626 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,863 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $92,559 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $80,493 Year 3: $92,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,281 Year 2: $83,669 Year 3: $89,964 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,782 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $84,221 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,859 Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $82,977 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,180 Year 2: $76,863 Year 3: $82,194	Computer and Information Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $116,990 Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $154,987 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $137,584 Year 2: $120,252 Year 3: $152,099 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $133,070 Year 2: $127,652 Year 3: $142,606 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $106,287 Year 2: $106,421 Year 3: $121,695 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $101,710 Year 2: $101,221 Year 3: $118,800 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $97,726 Year 2: $99,072 Year 3: $115,501 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $105,813 Year 2: $95,549 Year 3: $97,725 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $67,196 Year 2: $71,575 Year 3: $85,429 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $73,856 Year 2: $70,961 Year 3: $82,839 Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,433 Year 2: $67,164 Year 3: $81,121

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