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Overview |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
| Location | Ellensburg, WA | Olympia, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,257 | 2,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | #513 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cwu.edu | evergreen.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,816 | $7,596 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,881 | $28,905 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,645 | $13,806 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,864 | $16,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,294 | $10,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 100% |
Admission |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,409 | 1,623 | ||
| Admitted | 5,992 | 1,207 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,800 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,737 | $17,595 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $181 |
Diversity |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Central Washington University | Evergreen | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Evergreen based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 2,105 students)
Central Washington University vs. Evergreen Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central Washington University or Evergreen?
- The Evergreen State College is 11.4% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($7,596.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at Evergreen than Central Washington University ($28,905.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Evergreen ($15,864 vs. $16,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 1.2% lower than costs at The Evergreen State College ($13,645 vs. $13,806)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The Evergreen State College than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The Evergreen State College students is 12% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,411 vs. $9,294)
Central Washington University vs. Evergreen Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central Washington University or Evergreen? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Evergreen or Central Washington University .
- The average SAT score at The Evergreen State College (1067) is 89 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Evergreen students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Evergreen students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Evergreen (74.4%)
Central Washington University vs. Evergreen Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central Washington University or Evergreen? 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 Evergreen and Central Washington University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than The Evergreen State College (56% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Evergreen graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,000)
- The Evergreen State College students graduate with a $3,142 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($17,595 vs. $20,737)
- Evergreen graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($181 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Evergreen students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/