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Overview |
CityU | EWU | ||
| Location | Bellevue, WA | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,970 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cityu.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CityU | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,589 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,589 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,613 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 89% |
Admission |
CityU | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CityU | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CityU | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 13% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,666 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $215 |
Diversity |
CityU | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 20% | 2% |
Students |
CityU | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CityU | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than CityU based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 1,970 students)
CityU vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CityU or EWU?
- City University of Seattle is 100% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($14,589.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at EWU than City University of Seattle ($24,833.00 vs. $14,589.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at City University of Seattle are 28.1% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,613 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than City University of Seattle (89% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is ?% larger than aid received City University of Seattle ($8,756 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CityU or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or CityU .
CityU vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CityU or EWU? 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 EWU and CityU.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than City University of Seattle (46% vs. 13%)
- Graduates from City University of Seattle earn on average $7,200 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $3,848 lower median federal student loan debt than CityU graduates. ($20,818 vs. $24,666)
- EWU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CityU graduates. ($215 vs. $255)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CityU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/