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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 73% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $214 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 6,025 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Central Washington University?
- Central Washington University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.5% higher at Central Washington University than Humboldt State University ($23,881.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Central Washington University ($14,325 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Humboldt State University are 8.8% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($12,540 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Washington University than Humboldt State University (73% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 0.3% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($9,294 vs. $9,262)
Humboldt State University vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Central Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central Washington University or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 12 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Central Washington University (93.5%)
Humboldt State University vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Central Washington 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 Central Washington University and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Humboldt State University (56% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $1,237 lower median federal student loan debt than Central Washington University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,737)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Central Washington University graduates. ($201 vs. $214)
- More Central Washington University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/