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Overview |
Washington State | NCA | ||
| Location | Pullman, WA | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 27,539 | 119 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #386 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | wsu.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington State | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,708 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,392 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,396 | $14,677 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,911 | $16,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,689 | $11,178 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 74% |
Admission |
Washington State | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,401 | 131 | ||
| Admitted | 16,123 | 89 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.1% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 51.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington State | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,400 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,429 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $320 |
Diversity |
Washington State | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Washington State | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Washington State | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than NCA based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 119 students)
Washington State vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington State or NCA?
- Northwest College of Art is 68.1% more expensive to attend than Washington State for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $10,708.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Washington State than Northwest College of Art ($26,392.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest College of Art than Washington State ($16,870 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington State University are 18.4% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($12,396 vs. $14,677)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington State University than Northwest College of Art (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest College of Art students is 4.6% larger than aid received Washington State University ($11,178 vs. $10,689)
Washington State vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington State or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or Washington State .
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than NCA (67.9%)
Washington State vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington State or NCA? 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 NCA and Washington State.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is the same as at Northwest College of Art (67% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $24,800 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $29,600)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $10,571 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($20,429 vs. $31,000)
- Washington State graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($211 vs. $320)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/