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Overview |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | 36 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,294 | $17,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,833 | $17,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,880 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $29,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,756 | $3,045 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 25% |
Admission |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,415 | 13 | ||
| Admitted | 5,887 | 13 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 69.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 3:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | N/A |
Diversity |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 33% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 0% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 36 students)
EWU vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 142.7% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($17,700.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.3% higher at EWU than Great Northern University ($24,833.00 vs. $17,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Great Northern University ($13,786 vs. $29,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 29% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($11,538 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Great Northern University (89% vs. 25%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 187.6% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($8,756 vs. $3,045)
EWU vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or EWU .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than EWU (91.8%)
EWU vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and EWU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/