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Overview |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | College Place, WA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 10,910 | 1,432 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | wallawalla.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,104 | $30,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,494 | $30,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,739 | $9,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $25,314 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $17,358 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,485 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 |
Academics |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
EWU | Walla Walla University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 64% | ||
Campus |
EWU | Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla University based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 1,432 students)
EWU vs. Walla Walla University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or Walla Walla University?
- Walla Walla University is 331.8% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($30,672.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at Walla Walla University than Eastern Washington University ($30,672.00 vs. $25,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Washington University than Walla Walla University ($12,827 vs. $25,314)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walla Walla University are 39.9% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($9,819 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Walla Walla University than Eastern Washington University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Walla Walla University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($17,358 vs. $9,200)
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or Walla Walla University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Walla Walla University or EWU .
- The average SAT score at Walla Walla University (1062) is 92 points higher than at EWU (970)
- Incoming Walla Walla University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at EWU (21)
- Accepted freshman Walla Walla University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at EWU (3.29)
EWU vs. Walla Walla University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or Walla Walla 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 Walla Walla University and EWU.
- The graduation rate at Walla Walla University is higher than Eastern Washington University (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Walla Walla 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 $6,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Walla Walla University graduates. ($20,818 vs. $27,000)
- EWU graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Walla Walla University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Walla Walla University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EWU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/