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EWU Washington State WSSU Western Washington University UNCG UW-Seattle Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M UWB Morgan State| North Carolina A & T State University | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,487 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,050 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,179 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,189 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 73% |
Admission |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,762 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 14,526 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.4% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.2% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $214 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 9,257 students)
NCAT vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 92.5% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Central Washington University than North Carolina A & T State University ($23,881.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Central Washington University ($9,189 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 48.7% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,179 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Central Washington University (92% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,082 vs. $9,294)
NCAT vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 68 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
NCAT vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (56% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $9,700 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $38,100)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $8,263 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,737 vs. $29,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($214 vs. $299)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/