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Overview |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Bellevue, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 2,095 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | cityu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $16,973 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $16,973 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 0% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $24,666 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $255 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 20% |
Students |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | CityU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 2,095 students)
Central Washington University vs. CityU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or CityU?
- City University of Seattle is 149% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($16,973.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Central Washington University than City University of Seattle ($23,881.00 vs. $16,973.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 34.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,125 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than City University of Seattle (73% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($9,294 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or CityU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CityU or Central Washington University .
Central Washington University vs. CityU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or CityU? 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 CityU and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than City University of Seattle (56% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $4,700 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $3,929 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($20,737 vs. $24,666)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($214 vs. $255)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU 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/