UW-Bothell vs Cal Poly Pomona

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either the University of Washington-Bothell Campus or California State Polytechnic University-Pomona. While both institutions offer exceptional academic opportunities, they possess distinct characteristics that may influence your decision. The University of Washington-Bothell Campus, nestled in the vibrant city of Bothell, Washington, boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating its selectivity in admissions. In contrast, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona, situated in the heart of Pomona, California, offers a more open admissions policy, reflected in its higher acceptance rate. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details regarding acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	University of Washington-Bothell Campus
Overview
Location	Pomona, 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	88.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	60.6%	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	41,226	4,423
Total number of admissions given out	24,993	3,672
Admitted students who chose to enroll	3,463	900
Yield rate	13.9%	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: $25,835 Out of state: $37,715	In state: $30,877 Out of state: $58,707
Average net price	$12,942	$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: $10,980 Meal plan: $5,590	$14,154
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	76.0% Average amount $9,025	49.0% Average amount $16,408
Students receiving federal student loan	17.0% Average amount $4,805	22.0% Average amount $4,274
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,608	1.0% Average amount $16,836

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	26,974 Men 53.5% Women 46.5%	5,454 Men 52.9% Women 47.1%
Graduate students	2,482 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%	598 Men 49.8% Women 50.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	0.8%	N/A
International students	4.6%	6.7%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	4,128	174
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Oregon Guam Hawaii	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Engineering Social Sciences Computer and Information Science Architecture	Business Engineering Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	28:1	22:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	70.2%	66.3%
Dropout rate	23.1%	31.4%
Transferred out	1.7%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $85,357 Year 3: $96,966 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $75,286 Year 2: $77,329 Year 3: $89,517 Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,891 Year 2: $72,650 Year 3: $86,380 Engineering Technology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $82,880 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,110 Year 2: $69,930 Year 3: $81,209 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,168 Year 2: $67,918 Year 3: $79,792 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,611 Year 2: $63,501 Year 3: $76,900 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,217 Year 2: $64,394 Year 3: $76,474 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,215 Year 2: $68,305 Year 3: $76,397 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,663 Year 2: $64,087 Year 3: $76,106	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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