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EWU Washington State Southern Illinois University Western Washington University EIU UW-Seattle Wright State Northern Illinois UWB Illinois ISU UWT| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,519 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #506 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,306 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,306 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,272 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,649 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 73% |
Admission |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,325 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 9,093 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $214 |
Diversity |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (12,519 students vs. 9,257 students)
SIUE vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or Central Washington University?
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is 36.5% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,306.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 156.6% higher at Central Washington University than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($23,881.00 vs. $9,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Central Washington University ($13,586 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 32.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,272 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville than Central Washington University (96% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students is 14.6% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,649 vs. $9,294)
SIUE vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (1070) is 92 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming SIUE students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
SIUE vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $800 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,000)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $693 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($20,737 vs. $21,430)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($214 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/