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Overview |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 119 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $14,677 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $16,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $11,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 74% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 131 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 89 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 51.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $320 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| 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 NCA based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 119 students)
Central Washington University vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or NCA?
- Northwest College of Art is 164.1% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.7% higher at Central Washington University than Northwest College of Art ($23,881.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than NCA ($15,864 vs. $16,870)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 7.6% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($13,645 vs. $14,677)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest College of Art than Central Washington University (74% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest College of Art students is 20.3% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($11,178 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or Central Washington University .
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than NCA (67.9%)
Central Washington University vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or NCA? 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 NCA and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at NCA is higher than Central Washington University (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $18,200 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $29,600)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $10,263 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($20,737 vs. $31,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($214 vs. $320)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/