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EWU Washington State Western Washington University UW-Seattle CAU NCAT UWB Florida State UCF UWT Howard Portland State University| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 73% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $214 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Florida A&M based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 9,215 students)
Florida A&M vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 116.2% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.4% higher at Central Washington University than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($23,881.00 vs. $14,524.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Central Washington University ($11,583 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University are 17.2% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,644 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Central Washington University (98% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($12,191 vs. $9,294)
Florida A&M vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 12 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Florida A&M students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Florida A&M graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,600)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $7,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($20,737 vs. $28,500)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($214 vs. $294)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/