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Overview |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Bremerton, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 4,905 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | olympic.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $3,927 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $9,465 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $10,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $11,629 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $5,216 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 63% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
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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 | - | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 39% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $12,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $124 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | OC | ||
| 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 OC based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 4,905 students)
Central Washington University vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or OC?
- Central Washington University is 73.6% more expensive to attend than OC for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $3,927.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Central Washington University than Olympic College ($23,881.00 vs. $9,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olympic College than Central Washington University ($11,629 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olympic College are 30% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,500 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Olympic College (73% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Olympic College ($9,294 vs. $5,216)
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Central Washington University .
Central Washington University vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or OC? 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 OC and Central Washington University.
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $12,000 more per year than OC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $35,800)
- Olympic College students graduate with a $8,737 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($12,000 vs. $20,737)
- OC graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($124 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/