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UW-Seattle EWU Washington State Gonzaga SPU University of Portland UWT Western Washington University UWB USF UO USD| Central Washington University | Seattle University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 7,121 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #136 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | seattleu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $50,328 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $50,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $35,412 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $30,917 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 7,934 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 6,756 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 1150/1380 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $60,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $253 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Seattle U | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Seattle U based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 7,121 students)
Central Washington University vs. Seattle U Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Seattle U?
- Seattle University is 638.4% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($50,328.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.7% higher at Seattle U than Central Washington University ($50,328.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Seattle U ($15,864 vs. $35,412)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle University are 0.9% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($13,524 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seattle University than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seattle University students is 232.7% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($30,917 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. Seattle U Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Seattle U? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle U or Central Washington University .
- The average SAT score at Seattle University (1192) is 214 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Seattle U students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Seattle U students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Seattle U (85.2%)
Central Washington University vs. Seattle U Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Seattle U? 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 Seattle U and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Seattle U is higher than Central Washington University (71% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Seattle University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($60,400 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $3,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Seattle U graduates. ($20,737 vs. $24,500)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Seattle U graduates. ($214 vs. $253)
- More Seattle U graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/