UW-Bothell vs CSU San Marcos

Envision yourself pursuing higher education in either the vibrant Pacific Northwest or the sunny Southern California coast. University of Washington-Bothell Campus and California State University-San Marcos stand out as compelling options, each offering unique experiences and academic opportunities. While both universities share a commitment to excellence, they differ in several key aspects. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to discover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Whether you thrive in a diverse urban setting or prefer a more intimate campus community, this side-by-side analysis will guide you towards the university that best aligns with your aspirations and goals.

	California State University-San Marcos	University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Overview
Location	San Marcos, California	Bothell, Washington
Campus setting	Suburb: 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	79.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	93.3%	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	13,986	4,423
Total number of admissions given out	13,049	3,672
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,413	900
Yield rate	18.5%	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: $22,366 Out of state: $34,246	In state: $30,877 Out of state: $58,707
Average net price	$14,296	$7,577
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $10,927 Out of state: $38,757
Room & board		$14,154
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	70.0% Average amount $9,298	49.0% Average amount $16,408
Students receiving federal student loan	22.0% Average amount $4,734	22.0% Average amount $4,274
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,988	1.0% Average amount $16,836

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,963 Men 38.4% Women 61.6%	5,454 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Graduate students	1,292 Men 28.4% Women 71.6%	598 Men 49.8% Women 50.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	1.5%	N/A
International students	3.4%	6.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,547	174
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Colorado Washington Virginia Arizona	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Computer and Information Science Kinesiology & Leisure Studies	Business Engineering Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	25:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.2%	66.3%
Dropout rate	33.6%	31.4%
Transferred out	2.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $107,746 Year 2: $103,555 Year 3: $111,324 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $90,827 Year 2: $88,074 Year 3: $90,666 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,843 Year 2: $74,576 Year 3: $83,791 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,941 Year 3: $72,765 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,962 Year 2: $71,015 Year 3: $71,818 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $71,769 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $68,571 Physics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,318 Year 3: $65,899 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,297 Year 2: $49,520 Year 3: $62,797 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,252 Year 2: $55,286 Year 3: $59,957 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $45,864 Year 3: $57,022	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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UW-Bothell vs CSU San Marcos

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