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Overview |
EWU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Cheney, WA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,910 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #858 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewu.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EWU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,104 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,494 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,739 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,827 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,200 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
EWU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,666 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 4,485 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.1% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1090 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EWU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,818 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $240 |
Diversity |
EWU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
EWU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 17% | ||
Campus |
EWU | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Washington University is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (10,910 students vs. 3,785 students)
EWU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EWU or WVSU?
- West Virginia State University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than EWU for in-state tuition ($8,122.00 vs. $7,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at EWU than West Virginia State University ($25,494.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than EWU ($11,684 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 12.5% lower than costs at Eastern Washington University ($12,214 vs. $13,739)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Washington University than West Virginia State University (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Eastern Washington University ($9,482 vs. $9,200)
EWU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EWU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or EWU .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Washington University (970) is 43 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming EWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman EWU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than EWU (96.1%)
EWU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EWU or WVSU? 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 WVSU and EWU.
- The graduation rate at EWU is higher than West Virginia State University (46% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Eastern Washington University earn on average $12,600 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $32,700)
- Eastern Washington University students graduate with a $2,432 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,818 vs. $23,250)
- EWU graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($215 vs. $240)
- More EWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/