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Overview |
EWU | UWB | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,910 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,104 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,494 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,739 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 45% |
Admission |
EWU | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 4,485 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
EWU | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $155 |
Diversity |
EWU | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EWU | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 1% | ||
Campus |
EWU | UWB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than UWB based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 5,735 students)
EWU vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 57.5% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at UWB than Eastern Washington University ($39,687.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than EWU ($9,357 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Washington University are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($13,739 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (92% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 68.2% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($15,474 vs. $9,200)
EWU vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or EWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Bothell Campus (1037) is 67 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming UWB students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman UWB students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at EWU (3.29)
- EWU has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than UWB (88.1%)
EWU vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or UWB? 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 UWB and EWU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $20,500 more per year than EWU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $45,300)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $5,818 lower median federal student loan debt than EWU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,818)
- UWB graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than EWU graduates. ($155 vs. $215)
- More UWB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/