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Overview |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 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 |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.7% higher at Central Washington University than Northwest Missouri State University ($23,881.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Central Washington University ($14,197 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 30.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,428 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Central Washington University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 10.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,294 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest 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 Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 69 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest 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 Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest 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 Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/