College comparison

University of Idaho vs Western Washington University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Idaho Moscow, ID	Western Washington University Bellingham, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Idaho is more selective	76%	93%
SAT (25–75)	990–1230	1150–1390
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,747	13,544
Avg net price	$14,831	$21,193
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Moscow, ID	Bellingham, WA

Quick answers

Is University of Idaho or Western Washington University harder to get into?

University of Idaho is more selective: University of Idaho's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Western Washington University's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho vs Western Washington University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 990–1230 at University of Idaho and 1150–1390 at Western Washington University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.