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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,617 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #909 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,670 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,749 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,220 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,033 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 73% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,572 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 1,553 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1150 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $214 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 6,617 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,670.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Central Washington University than Colorado State University Pueblo ($23,881.00 vs. $13,749.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Pueblo than Central Washington University ($13,033 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 21.6% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,220 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Central Washington University (97% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 14.6% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,649 vs. $9,294)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 8 points higher than at CSU-Pueblo (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (56% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $8,800 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $987 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,737)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($204 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU-Pueblo students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/