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Overview |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Spokane, Washington | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 35 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | greatnorthernu.org | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $16,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $16,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $11,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $27,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $3,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 7 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 2:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | Great Northern University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Great Northern University based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 35 students)
Washington State vs. Great Northern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is 54.1% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($16,500.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60% higher at Washington State than Great Northern University ($26,392.00 vs. $16,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington State University than Great Northern University ($17,911 vs. $27,410)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Great Northern University are 7.2% lower than costs at Washington State University ($11,565 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Great Northern University than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 201.5% larger than aid received Great Northern University ($10,689 vs. $3,545)
Washington State vs. Great Northern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or Great Northern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Great Northern University or Washington State .
- Great Northern University has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Washington State vs. Great Northern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or Great Northern 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 Great Northern University and Washington State.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/