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Overview |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Providence, RI | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,767 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #705 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ric.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,481 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,014 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,719 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,549 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,998 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,988 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 4,045 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1160 | 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 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,200 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $214 |
Diversity |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
RIC | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than RIC based on total student enrollment (8,796 students vs. 5,767 students)
RIC vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIC or Central Washington University?
- Rhode Island College is 35% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $7,021.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at RIC than Central Washington University ($25,014.00 vs. $24,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Central Washington University ($11,549 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 18.9% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($13,719 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Central Washington University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 28.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,970 vs. $6,998)
RIC vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIC 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 RIC .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 65 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman RIC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.08) as students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than RIC (81.1%)
RIC vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIC 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 RIC.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Rhode Island College (56% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,000)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $463 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,737 vs. $21,200)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($214 vs. $219)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/