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Overview |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Toppenish, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | heritage.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $19,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $19,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $16,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $7,841 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $17,929 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
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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 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | Heritage University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $34,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 75% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 63% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Heritage University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 853 students)
Central Washington University vs. Heritage University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Heritage University?
- Heritage University is 186.1% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Central Washington University than Heritage University ($23,881.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Central Washington University ($7,841 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 21% lower than costs at Heritage University ($13,645 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 92.9% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($17,929 vs. $9,294)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Heritage University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Heritage University or Central Washington University .
- Accepted freshman Central Washington University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Central Washington University vs. Heritage University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Heritage 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 Heritage University and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Heritage University (56% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $13,800 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $34,000)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/