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Overview |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Kingsville, TX | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,562 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #794 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tamuk.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,137 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,493 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,823 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,474 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,699 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,915 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 7,305 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,636 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $214 |
Diversity |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 18% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
TAMUK | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TAMUK | 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 TAMUK based on total student enrollment (8,796 students vs. 6,562 students)
TAMUK vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TAMUK or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 36.7% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($7,021.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33% higher at Central Washington University than Texas A&M University Kingsville ($24,600.00 vs. $18,493.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Central Washington University ($10,474 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Kingsville are 50.7% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,823 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Kingsville than Central Washington University (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 30.4% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($11,699 vs. $8,970)
TAMUK vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TAMUK 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 TAMUK .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 41 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Central Washington University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman TAMUK students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- TAMUK has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
TAMUK vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TAMUK 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 TAMUK.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Texas A&M University Kingsville (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $1,500 more per year than TAMUK graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,300)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,101 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($19,636 vs. $20,737)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($203 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/