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Overview |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Radford, VA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,718 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | radford.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,156 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,246 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,567 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,733 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,442 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 10,680 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.3% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 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 |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $214 |
Diversity |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
RU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 5% | ||
Campus |
RU | 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 RU based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 7,718 students)
RU vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RU or Central Washington University?
- Radford University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Central Washington University than Radford University ($23,881.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than RU ($15,864 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 29.1% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,567 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Central Washington University (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 4.7% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,733 vs. $9,294)
RU vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RU 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 RU .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than RU (93.3%)
RU vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RU 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 RU.
- The graduation rate at RU is the same as at Central Washington University (56% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $400 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,400)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,737 vs. $23,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($214 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/