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Overview |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 524 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pnca.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,026 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,026 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,912 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,195 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,845 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 658 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 451 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,900 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,981 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $215 |
Diversity |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pacific Northwest College of Art | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 524 students)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pacific Northwest College of Art or EWU?
- Pacific Northwest College of Art is 544.7% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($47,026.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Eastern Washington University ($47,026.00 vs. $24,833.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($13,786 vs. $42,195)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 27.1% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($14,880 vs. $18,912)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pacific Northwest College of Art than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific Northwest College of Art students is 183.7% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($24,845 vs. $8,756)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pacific Northwest College of Art or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or Pacific Northwest College of Art .
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Pacific Northwest College of Art (68.5%)
Pacific Northwest College of Art vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pacific Northwest College of Art or EWU? 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 EWU and Pacific Northwest College of Art.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (46% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $15,400 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,900)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $7,163 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($20,818 vs. $27,981)
- EWU graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($215 vs. $289)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/