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Overview |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $214 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Idaho | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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
- University of Idaho is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 9,257 students)
Idaho vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 10.3% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Idaho than Central Washington University ($25,418.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Central Washington University ($14,954 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 37.9% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,898 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 19.5% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($11,105 vs. $9,294)
Idaho vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 83 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than University of Idaho (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $900 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $46,900)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $3,542 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($20,737 vs. $24,279)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($214 vs. $251)
- More Idaho 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/