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Overview |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 7,253 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #157 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | gonzaga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $13,794 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $38,727 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $27,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 9,887 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 6,895 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 1210/1410 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $61,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $26,394 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $272 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Gonzaga | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Gonzaga based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 7,253 students)
Central Washington University vs. Gonzaga Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Gonzaga?
- Gonzaga University is 630.6% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.5% higher at Gonzaga than Central Washington University ($49,800.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Gonzaga ($15,864 vs. $38,727)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 1.1% lower than costs at Gonzaga University ($13,645 vs. $13,794)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gonzaga University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gonzaga University students is 197% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($27,601 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. Gonzaga Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Gonzaga? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gonzaga or Central Washington University .
- The average SAT score at Gonzaga University (1205) is 227 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Gonzaga students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Gonzaga students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Gonzaga (69.7%)
Central Washington University vs. Gonzaga Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Gonzaga? 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 Gonzaga and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Gonzaga is higher than Central Washington University (83% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Gonzaga University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($61,600 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $5,657 lower median federal student loan debt than Gonzaga graduates. ($20,737 vs. $26,394)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Gonzaga graduates. ($214 vs. $272)
- More Gonzaga graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/