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Overview |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
| Location | Pueblo, CO | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,691 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate-pueblo.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,870 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,711 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,596 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,188 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,736 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,834 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 1,831 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.8% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 870/1100 | 880/1090 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $215 |
Diversity |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU-Pueblo | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than CSU-Pueblo based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 6,691 students)
CSU-Pueblo vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU-Pueblo or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 6.2% more expensive to attend than CSU-Pueblo for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $6,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at EWU than Colorado State University Pueblo ($24,833.00 vs. $14,711.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than CSU-Pueblo ($13,786 vs. $14,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado State University Pueblo are 28.3% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,596 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado State University Pueblo than Eastern Washington University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado State University Pueblo students is 22.6% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,736 vs. $8,756)
CSU-Pueblo vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU-Pueblo or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or CSU-Pueblo .
- The average SAT score at Colorado State University Pueblo (970) is the same at EWU (970)
- Incoming CSU-Pueblo students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman CSU-Pueblo students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at EWU (3.29)
- CSU-Pueblo has a higher acceptance rate (99.8%) than EWU (91.8%)
CSU-Pueblo vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU-Pueblo 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 CSU-Pueblo.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Colorado State University Pueblo (46% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $6,300 more per year than CSU-Pueblo graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,000)
- Colorado State University Pueblo students graduate with a $1,068 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,818)
- CSU-Pueblo graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More EWU 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/