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Overview |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Canyon, TX | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,242 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #887 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wtamu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,372 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,267 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,860 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,001 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,500 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 73% |
Admission |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,695 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 4,302 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1150 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $214 |
Diversity |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 5% | ||
Campus |
West Texas A & M University | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than West Texas A & M University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 9,242 students)
West Texas A & M University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Texas A & M University or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 7% more expensive to attend than West Texas A & M University for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,372.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.9% higher at Central Washington University than West Texas A & M University ($23,881.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than West Texas A & M University ($15,864 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 38.4% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,860 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Texas A & M University than Central Washington University (88% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 23.9% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($9,294 vs. $7,500)
West Texas A & M University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Texas A & M University 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 West Texas A & M University .
- The average SAT score at Central Washington University (978) is 7 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming West Texas A & M University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than West Texas A & M University (91.6%)
West Texas A & M University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Texas A & M University 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 West Texas A & M University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than West Texas A & M University (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $3,700 more per year than West Texas A & M University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $44,100)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $237 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,737)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($211 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/