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Overview |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Redmond, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 1,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | digipen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $35,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $35,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $15,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $38,319 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $10,153 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 49% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 892 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 592 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 66.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 1170/1403 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $85,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $30,382 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $314 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 32% |
Students |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | DIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than DIT based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 1,124 students)
Central Washington University vs. DIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or DIT?
- DigiPen Institute of Technology is 426.7% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($35,900.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at DIT than Central Washington University ($35,900.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than DIT ($15,864 vs. $38,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 10.8% lower than costs at DigiPen Institute of Technology ($13,645 vs. $15,112)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than DigiPen Institute of Technology (73% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DigiPen Institute of Technology students is 9.2% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,153 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. DIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or DIT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DIT or Central Washington University .
- The average SAT score at DigiPen Institute of Technology (1231) is 253 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming DIT students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than DIT (66.4%)
Central Washington University vs. DIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or DIT? 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 DIT and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than DigiPen Institute of Technology (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from DigiPen Institute of Technology earn on average $37,900 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($85,700 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $9,645 lower median federal student loan debt than DIT graduates. ($20,737 vs. $30,382)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than DIT graduates. ($214 vs. $314)
- More DIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/