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Overview |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,109 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #903 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,232 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,480 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,163 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,935 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,290 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 2,112 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $214 |
Diversity |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
AUM | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 5% | ||
Campus |
AUM | 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
- Central Washington University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 5,109 students)
AUM vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Central Washington University?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($8,232.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Central Washington University than Auburn University at Montgomery ($23,881.00 vs. $18,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Central Washington University ($13,163 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 85.2% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($7,368 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Central Washington University (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 34% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($9,294 vs. $6,935)
AUM vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM 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 AUM .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University at Montgomery (990) is 12 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming AUM students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman AUM students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than AUM (92.2%)
AUM vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $9,900 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $37,900)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $1,455 lower median federal student loan debt than AUM graduates. ($20,737 vs. $22,192)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than AUM graduates. ($214 vs. $229)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/