UW, WWU on list of best colleges for the money

The University of Washington ranked 13th, and Western Washington University ranked 93rd, on Kiplinger’s annual list of 100 public colleges that offer the best value for the money.

Both schools have regularly appeared on Kiplinger’s list. The UW was 18th last year, and WWU was 74th.

Kiplinger’s noted that the rate of tuition increases is slowing nationwide; in Washington, tuition at all state colleges has been frozen for this academic year and the next one. Nationwide, in-state tuition and fees rose only 2.9% in 2012–13, the lowest increase in more than 30 years, according to the College Board.