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Overview |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | San Angelo, TX | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,250 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | angelo.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,495 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,575 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,518 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,113 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,660 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 3,692 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1140 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,456 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $214 |
Diversity |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Angelo State | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Angelo State University is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (11,250 students vs. 8,796 students)
Angelo State vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Angelo State or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Angelo State for in-state tuition ($7,021.00 vs. $4,495.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at Central Washington University than Angelo State University ($24,600.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Angelo State University than Central Washington University ($12,518 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Angelo State University are 38.3% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,800 vs. $16,314)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Angelo State University as Central Washington University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Angelo State University students is 1.6% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,113 vs. $8,970)
Angelo State vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Angelo State or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Angelo State .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 8 points higher than at Angelo State (970)
- Incoming Angelo State students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Angelo State students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Angelo State (79.2%)
Angelo State vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Angelo State or Central Washington University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central Washington University and Angelo State.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Angelo State University (56% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Angelo State graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $719 lower median federal student loan debt than Angelo State graduates. ($20,737 vs. $21,456)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Angelo State graduates. ($214 vs. $221)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Angelo State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/