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Overview |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | 5,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,294 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,833 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,880 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $8,596 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,756 | $6,741 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 59% |
Admission |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
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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 | Sep 13, 2025 |
Academics |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | N/A |
Diversity |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Seattle South based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 5,295 students)
EWU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Seattle South?
- Eastern Washington University is 63.6% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 402% higher at EWU than Seattle Community College South 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 South Campus than EWU ($8,596 vs. $13,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 43.3% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($10,383 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Seattle Community College South Campus (89% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 29.9% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($8,756 vs. $6,741)
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or EWU .
EWU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Seattle South? 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 South and EWU.
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/