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Overview |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #610 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 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 |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $214 |
Diversity |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
NCU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NCU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 699 students)
NCU vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCU or Central Washington University?
- Northwest Christian University is 384.2% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at NCU than Central Washington University ($33,000.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than NCU ($15,864 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 30.2% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,480 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Christian University than Central Washington University (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Christian University students is 122.1% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($20,642 vs. $9,294)
NCU vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCU 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 NCU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Christian University (992) is 14 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming NCU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than NCU (66.8%)
NCU vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCU 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 NCU.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Central Washington University (100% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $1,900 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $45,900)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $2,994 lower median federal student loan debt than NCU graduates. ($20,737 vs. $23,731)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than NCU graduates. ($214 vs. $245)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/