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Overview |
UM Western | EWU | ||
| Location | Dillon, MT | Cheney, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,458 | 10,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #836 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umwestern.edu | ewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM Western | EWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,844 | $7,294 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,374 | $24,833 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,104 | $14,880 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,726 | $13,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,091 | $8,756 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 89% |
Admission |
UM Western | EWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 793 | 6,415 | ||
| Admitted | 789 | 5,887 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5%Open | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38%Open | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1120 | 880/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2025 |
Academics |
UM Western | EWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM Western | EWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,929 | $20,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $215 |
Diversity |
UM Western | EWU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 88% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UM Western | EWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UM Western | EWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than UM Western based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 1,458 students)
UM Western vs. EWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM Western or EWU?
- Eastern Washington University is 50.6% more expensive to attend than UM Western for in-state tuition ($7,294.00 vs. $4,844.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at EWU than The University of Montana Western ($24,833.00 vs. $17,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than UM Western ($13,786 vs. $15,726)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Montana Western are 63.4% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,104 vs. $14,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than The University of Montana Western (89% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Washington University students is 8.2% larger than aid received The University of Montana Western ($8,756 vs. $8,091)
UM Western vs. EWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM Western or EWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EWU or UM Western .
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at UM Western (3.2)
- UM Western has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than EWU (91.8%)
UM Western vs. EWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM Western or EWU? 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 EWU and UM Western.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than The University of Montana Western (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $11,200 more per year than UM Western graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $34,100)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $111 lower median federal student loan debt than UM Western graduates. ($20,818 vs. $20,929)
- EWU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UM Western graduates. ($215 vs. $216)
- More UM Western graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU 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/