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  1. University of Washington

    • 4 Year
    • Seattle, WA
    • 3,979
    74 Best Colleges in America

    Freshman: The academic programs are spectacular. Though I am only a freshman, the professors I have had care about making sure students learn from the material rather than just showing up for the job. All of my professors and TA's go out of their way to make time (even when their schedule is packed), to explain a concept I did not understand during lecture. UW also has a well-developed writing center not only for getting assistance on writing essays for classes, but for scholarships and applying to programs as well. Every week there are always flyers on campus for workshops on how to apply for programs or learn more about opportunities such as study abroad! UW is one of the best public universities out there. It has almost an over-whelming amount of resources to guarantee all students get the help they need and succeed in their college careers.
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    • A+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 46% Acceptance Rate
    • $9,443 Net Price
    • 1190-1420 SAT Range
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  2. DigiPen Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Redmond, WA
    • 224
    271 Best Colleges in America

    Senior: An amazing school with so much to offer, but definitely not for everyone. The workload is pretty insane, backed by a student culture that nearly glorifies over-working and under-sleeping, but the resources offered by the industry-trained staff is nearly infinite. DigiPen does a lot to make sure students get as many opportunities to get a job directly in the industry, with a plethora of events and classes that help facilitate industry connections and simplify the application processes. If you REALLY want to make video games, you can't find a school better than DigiPen, but if you don't have a genuine intrinsic desire to make games, DigiPen can be quite a heavy burden, both financially and mentally.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 54% Acceptance Rate
    • $32,433 Net Price
    • 1150-1360 SAT Range
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  3. University of Washington - Tacoma

    • 4 Year
    • Tacoma, WA
    • 372
    394 Best Colleges in America

    Senior: While UWT is not as large as its parent campus, it still offers a lot of opportunities. It is settled in downtown Tacoma, so there are plenty of shops and restaurants to explore. The Glass Art Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and History Museum are all a short walk away. There is a YMCA on campus as well, with a student center located inside!
    The location of Union Station also provides an excellent mean of public transportation instead of having to drive to campus every day. But because this is a commuter campus, if you want to do sports, you have to either do them at the YMCA on campus or go to the Seattle campus.
    The dormitories are a little small, but they house all the students they can. Due to the lesser amount of student housing, there is not much partying that happens on campus. I personally love this, for others, maybe not so much.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 84% Acceptance Rate
    • $8,674 Net Price
    • 980-1190 SAT Range
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    Whitman College

    • 4 Year
    • Walla Walla, WA
    • 348

    Alum: You can do everything at Whitman- academics, leadership, hobbies. The small classroom environment guarantees your learning will be engaged and hands-on alongside your professors- they talk *with* you, not at you.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 52% Acceptance Rate
    • $38,144 Net Price
    • 1140-1380 SAT Range
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  5. University of Washington - Bothell

    • 4 Year
    • Bothell, WA
    • 455
    656 Best Colleges in America

    Sophomore: I am extremely grateful I chose to go attend the University of Washington Bothell campus. There are so many resources available to students that you won't feel lost as you would at bigger schools. One is class sizes only hold 30-60 students maximum in a classroom depending on the building. The tutoring center and the writing center are two great assets being offered for students like me. The library offers a great size as it holds quiet study areas, computer labs, study rooms, and even a wide selection of books! Additionally, there is a recreational center open to everyone to hang out, eat, and even finish homework on campus. The career and academic success center offer great advice for students to continue to work hard and strive for success. I think anyone would have a great experience at Bothell if they're looking for benefits like these.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 80% Acceptance Rate
    • $7,536 Net Price
    • 1030-1230 SAT Range
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  6. Cornish College of the Arts

    • 4 Year
    • Seattle, WA
    • 244

    Freshman: Cornish College of the Arts isn't like other Arts schools, it allows artists to practice their craft and perfect it with fellow artists. The teachers are artists themselves so they know how to teach students in a way that can help them be successful in whatever they want to do. Not to mention, Cornish is in the heart of Seattle, and its buildings are clean; making its student life quite nice! Choosing Cornish was an easy choice when the school and its people are so accepting and welcome you with open arms.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 87% Acceptance Rate
    • $36,845 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  7. Renton Technical College

    • 4 Year
    • Renton, WA
    • 158

    Sophomore: Renton Technical College has a variety of two-year programs and a very diverse population of students. Instructors are very experienced and educated in their field and offer full support and encouragement. The campus is safe, I have been attending Renton Technical College for two years and have never experienced an unsafe situation. Drills are performed regularly to ensure that students and staff know what to do in the event of a real situation. The campus was recently renovated and look nice and neat, but if you arrive around 10 AM in the morning, it is difficult to find a parking space. The food in the cafeteria is prepared by the culinary students, it’s inexpensive and tastes great!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,396 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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  9. Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    • 4 Year
    • Kirkland, WA
    • 169

    Graduate Student: I like the extreme hands-on atmosphere, my course had me working side-by side with the technology we studied. I was taking machines apart, putting them back together and learning every piece of equipment and the functions along the way. I believe this approach was instrumental in me becoming as proficient with computers as I am today. The faculty is very helpful and their overall goal is to help you succeed, this mindset enabled me to get my best GPA yet!
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 100% Acceptance Rate
    • $6,544 Net Price
    • — SAT Range
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