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Overview |
EWU | UWT | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,910 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,104 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,494 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,739 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 68% |
Admission |
EWU | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 4,485 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
EWU | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $155 |
Diversity |
EWU | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EWU | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EWU | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 4,794 students)
EWU vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 57.5% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at UWT than Eastern Washington University ($39,687.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than EWU ($10,680 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($13,739 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (92% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 40.9% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($12,961 vs. $9,200)
EWU vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or EWU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 4 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming EWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman UWT students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than UWT (88.3%)
EWU vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or UWT? 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 UWT and EWU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $20,500 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,300)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $5,818 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,818)
- UWT graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($155 vs. $215)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/