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Overview |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $222 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 1,014 students)
Central Washington University vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 406.2% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.5% higher at Northwest University than Central Washington University ($34,500.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Northwest University ($15,864 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 34.6% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,140 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 141.9% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($22,486 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Central Washington University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest University (996) is 18 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Northwest University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
Central Washington University vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Northwest University (56% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,400)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $795 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest University graduates. ($20,737 vs. $21,532)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest University graduates. ($214 vs. $222)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/