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Overview |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 8,796 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #667 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $7,021 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $24,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $16,314 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $15,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $8,970 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 90% |
Admission |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 6,161 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $214 |
Diversity |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
ATU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Central Washington University based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 8,796 students)
ATU vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,021.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Central Washington University than Arkansas Tech University ($24,600.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Central Washington University ($11,443 vs. $15,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 65.6% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($9,852 vs. $16,314)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Central Washington University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($9,680 vs. $8,970)
ATU vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman ATU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Central Washington University (90.2%)
ATU vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Arkansas Tech University (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $10,700 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $2,987 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,737)
- ATU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($183 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/