<p>Apply to WSU - soon. The odds of you getting into UW are not great with your GPA and ACT score. Seattle U is ungodly expensive and not generous with financial aid. Also, consider starting at one of the local CCs then transferring into UW or WSU. The path for pre-engineering at a CC then a BS at UW is well laid out.</p>
<p>Options in the Seattle area for engineering are kind of sparse. Many go to WSU, some are at Oregon Tech and Oregon State, some at Montana State. Those with significant money go to CA or the east coast.</p>