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Overview |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
| Location | Toppenish, WA | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 853 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | heritage.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,500 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,500 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,512 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,841 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,929 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 12% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 63% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Heritage University | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Heritage University based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 853 students)
Heritage University vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Heritage University or Washington State?
- Heritage University is 82.1% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($19,500.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Washington State than Heritage University ($26,392.00 vs. $19,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Heritage University than Washington State ($7,841 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 33.2% lower than costs at Heritage University ($12,396 vs. $16,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Heritage University than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Heritage University students is 67.7% larger than aid received Washington State University ($17,929 vs. $10,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Heritage University or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Heritage University .
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Heritage University (3.02)
Heritage University vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Heritage University or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Heritage University.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Heritage University (67% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $20,400 more per year than Heritage University graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $34,000)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $4,571 lower median federal student loan debt than Heritage University graduates. ($20,429 vs. $25,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Heritage University graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Heritage University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/