<p>No, I still think UW prefers to accept in-state students. Why? Because they’re more likely to enroll. Out-of-state students pay more money, but that’s only if they actually decide to enroll. And ~25,000 dollars a year at a public university (lower chance of getting a scholarship) doesn’t look too appealing. My point is, in-state applicants are typically more passionate about their state school, and are a safer bet than out-of-state applicants, who may be scared off by the price of tuition.</p>