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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,816 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,890 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,542 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,205 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,697 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,603 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 7,910 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 8,816 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Central Washington University?
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is 13.2% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($7,716.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.9% higher at Central Washington University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($23,881.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,864 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 8.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($12,542 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($9,294 vs. $8,697)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 23 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $6,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,737 vs. $27,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/