Western Washington vs. NCAD
Both Western Washington University and Northwest College of Art & Design are 4 years schools located in Washington. The following statements compare Western Washington University and Northwest College of Art & Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Western Washington's tuition ($27,853) is more expensive than NCAD ($18,100).
- NCAD's acceptance rate (76.47%) is lower than Western Washington (91.31%).
- NCAD has higher yield (47.01%) than Western Washington (24.48%).
- Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,230.
- Western Washington's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NCAD (29 to 1).
- Western Washington (14,651 students) is larger than NCAD (150 students) with more enrolled students.
- NCAD ($10,382) has higher amount of financial aid than Western Washington ($9,018).
- Western Washington's graduation rate (66%) is higher than NCAD (36%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,286 In-State
$27,853 out-of-state
$27,853 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,018
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
91.31% Acceptance Rate
24.48% Yield
Enrollment
13,704 Undergraduate
947 Graduate
219 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
686 Faculties (full-time)
1,786 Staffs (full-time)
$96,745 Faculty Salary
$70,844 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-4,196 capacity

Northwest College of Art & Design
Private, 4 years • Tacoma, WA #69 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #WA in Washington more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$18,100
Financial Aid
$10,382
Test Scores
Admission
76.47% Acceptance Rate
47.01% Yield
Enrollment
150 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Staffs (full-time)
$90,255 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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