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Overview |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Grambling, LA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,114 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gram.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,140 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,140 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,990 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,092 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,763 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,521 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 5,806 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.7% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.8% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1150 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,997 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $214 |
Diversity |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GSU- Grambling | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than GSU- Grambling based on total student enrollment (8,796 students vs. 5,114 students)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU- Grambling or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($7,021.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 378.6% higher at Central Washington University than Grambling State University ($24,600.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than GSU- Grambling ($15,558 vs. $19,092)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grambling State University are 48.4% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,990 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Central Washington University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 2.4% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($8,970 vs. $8,763)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 107 points higher than at GSU- Grambling (871)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU- Grambling (18)
- Accepted freshman Central Washington University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.08) than students at GSU- Grambling (3.01)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than GSU- Grambling (23.7%)
GSU- Grambling vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU- Grambling 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 GSU- Grambling.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Grambling State University (56% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $15,400 more per year than GSU- Grambling graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $32,400)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $17,260 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($20,737 vs. $37,997)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($214 vs. $392)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSU- Grambling students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/