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EWU Washington State Western Washington University Tarleton UNT SHSU UW-Seattle MSU UWB Texas A&M UWT UT Arlington| Texas A&M University Commerce | Central Washington University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Commerce, TX | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,306 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #934 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamu-commerce.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,790 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,030 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,728 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,025 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,983 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,604 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 5,709 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.4% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1150 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,514 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $214 |
Diversity |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 5% | ||
Campus |
A&M Commerce | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 9,257 students)
A&M Commerce vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, A&M Commerce or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Central Washington University than Texas A&M University Commerce ($23,881.00 vs. $17,030.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Central Washington University ($13,025 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 40.3% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,728 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 7.4% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,983 vs. $9,294)
A&M Commerce vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce .
- The average SAT score at Texas A&M University Commerce (980) is 2 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming A&M Commerce students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman A&M Commerce students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than A&M Commerce (86.4%)
A&M Commerce vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, A&M Commerce 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 A&M Commerce.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $6,600 more per year than A&M Commerce graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $223 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($20,514 vs. $20,737)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($212 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/