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Overview |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,910 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,104 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,494 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,739 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 4,485 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 925/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 1,609 students)
EWU vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 486.4% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.4% higher at Saint Martin's University than Eastern Washington University ($41,660.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Saint Martin's University ($12,827 vs. $21,811)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 0.7% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($13,739 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Eastern Washington University (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 255.4% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($32,697 vs. $9,200)
EWU vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or EWU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Martin's University (1047) is 77 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming Saint Martin's University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Saint Martin's University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Saint Martin's University (95%)
EWU vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and EWU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Martin's University is higher than Eastern Washington University (48% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $3,200 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,300)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $4,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $25,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Martin's University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/