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Central Washington University Western Washington University Washington State Western Oregon State College BC- Bellevue College UW-Seattle Boise State Idaho Lewis-Clark State College Seattle U Portland State University Walla Walla University| Eastern Washington University | Seattle Community College Central Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | 5,210 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | seattlecentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,294 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,833 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,880 | $17,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $8,093 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,756 | $5,285 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,415 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,887 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $35,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $9,890 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $102 |
Diversity |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 5% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Seattle Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Seattle Central based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 5,210 students)
EWU vs. Seattle Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Seattle Central?
- Eastern Washington University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle Central for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402% higher at EWU than Seattle Community College Central Campus ($24,833.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College Central Campus than EWU ($8,093 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 20.6% lower than costs at Seattle Community College Central Campus ($14,880 vs. $17,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Seattle Community College Central Campus (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Seattle Community College Central Campus ($8,756 vs. $5,285)
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Seattle Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle Central or EWU .
EWU vs. Seattle Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Seattle Central? 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 Seattle Central and EWU.
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $9,500 more per year than Seattle Central graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $35,800)
- Seattle Community College Central Campus students graduate with a $10,928 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($9,890 vs. $20,818)
- Seattle Central graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($102 vs. $215)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/