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Overview |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1150 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $214 |
Diversity |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EOU | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or Central Washington University?
- Eastern Oregon University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,145.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12% higher at Central Washington University than Eastern Oregon University ($23,881.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than Central Washington University ($15,234 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 26.7% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,770 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Central Washington University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($9,294 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU 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 EOU .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 27 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming EOU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
EOU vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Eastern Oregon University (56% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,600 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $2,102 lower median federal student loan debt than EOU graduates. ($20,737 vs. $22,839)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than EOU graduates. ($214 vs. $236)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/