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Overview |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
| Location | Eugene, OR | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 699 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwcu.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,000 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,000 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,787 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,642 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 552 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 369 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/18 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1215 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,731 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $211 |
Diversity |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Bushnell | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Bushnell based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 699 students)
Bushnell vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bushnell or Washington State?
- Bushnell University is 208.2% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($33,000.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25% higher at Bushnell than Washington State University ($33,000.00 vs. $26,392.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Bushnell ($17,911 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bushnell University are 18.3% lower than costs at Washington State University ($10,480 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bushnell University than Washington State University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bushnell University students is 93.1% larger than aid received Washington State University ($20,642 vs. $10,689)
Bushnell vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bushnell or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Bushnell .
- The average SAT score at Washington State University (1039) is 47 points higher than at Bushnell (992)
- Incoming Washington State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Bushnell (21)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bushnell (3.45)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Bushnell (66.8%)
Bushnell vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bushnell 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 Bushnell.
- The graduation rate at Bushnell is higher than Washington State University (100% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Bushnell graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $45,900)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $3,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Bushnell graduates. ($20,429 vs. $23,731)
- Washington State graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bushnell graduates. ($211 vs. $245)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bushnell students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/