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Overview |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,796 | 36 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #667 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,021 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,600 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,314 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,558 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,970 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 25% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,829 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 6,161 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 69.2% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | N/A |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (8,796 students vs. 36 students)
Central Washington University vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 152.1% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($17,700.00 vs. $7,021.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Central Washington University than Great Northern University ($24,600.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Great Northern University ($15,558 vs. $29,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 41.4% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,538 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Great Northern University (90% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 194.6% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($8,970 vs. $3,045)
Central Washington University vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Central Washington University .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
Central Washington University vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Central Washington University.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/