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Overview |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Troy, AL | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,923 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | troy.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,792 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,996 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,504 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,329 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 90% |
Admission |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,947 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 7,360 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TROY | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Troy University is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 8,796 students)
TROY vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TROY or Central Washington University?
- Troy University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,792.00 vs. $7,021.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Central Washington University than Troy University ($24,600.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Central Washington University ($12,504 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Troy University are 104% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($7,996 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Troy University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 4% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,329 vs. $8,970)
TROY vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TROY 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 TROY .
- The average SAT score at Troy University (1046) is 68 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming TROY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- TROY has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
TROY vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TROY 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 TROY.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Troy University (56% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $8,400 more per year than TROY graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,400)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than TROY graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than TROY graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TROY students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/