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Overview |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 73% |
Admission |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $214 |
Diversity |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 5% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Central Washington University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Washington University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Central Washington University?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 421.5% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at NNU than Central Washington University ($35,548.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than NNU ($15,864 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 30% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,500 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Nazarene University than Central Washington University (99% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Nazarene University students is 130.4% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($21,411 vs. $9,294)
NNU vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 78 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming NNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than NNU (88.2%)
NNU vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (56% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $4,800 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $43,000)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $5,263 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($20,737 vs. $26,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($214 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University 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/