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Overview |
EWU | NCA | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Poulsbo, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 10,741 | 150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #836 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | nca.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | NCA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,294 | $18,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,833 | $18,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,880 | $15,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,786 | $20,185 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,756 | $10,032 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
EWU | NCA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,415 | 153 | ||
| Admitted | 5,887 | 117 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
EWU | NCA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | NCA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $29,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $320 |
Diversity |
EWU | NCA | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
EWU | NCA | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
EWU | NCA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than NCA based on total student enrollment (10,741 students vs. 150 students)
EWU vs. NCA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or NCA?
- Northwest College of Art is 146.8% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $7,294.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at EWU than Northwest College of Art ($24,833.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than NCA ($13,786 vs. $20,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 6.8% lower than costs at Northwest College of Art ($14,880 vs. $15,888)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than Northwest College of Art (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest College of Art students is 14.6% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($10,032 vs. $8,756)
EWU vs. NCA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or NCA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCA or EWU .
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than NCA (76.5%)
EWU vs. NCA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU 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 EWU.
- The graduation rate at NCA is higher than Eastern Washington University (67% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $15,700 more per year than NCA graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $29,600)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $10,182 lower median federal student loan debt than NCA graduates. ($20,818 vs. $31,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than NCA graduates. ($215 vs. $320)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/