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Overview |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 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 | Sep 4, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $214 |
Diversity |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
OIT | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 5% | ||
Campus |
OIT | 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 OIT based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 4,911 students)
OIT vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or Central Washington University?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 46.7% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at OIT than Central Washington University ($31,836.00 vs. $23,881.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than OIT ($15,864 vs. $17,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 24.9% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($10,921 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Central Washington University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Oregon Institute of Technology ($9,294 vs. $8,302)
OIT vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT 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 OIT .
- The average SAT score at Oregon Institute of Technology (1047) is 69 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming OIT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman OIT students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than OIT (92.6%)
OIT vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at Central Washington University is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (56% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $7,500 more per year than Central Washington University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,800)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $2,138 lower median federal student loan debt than OIT graduates. ($20,737 vs. $22,875)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than OIT graduates. ($214 vs. $236)
- More OIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/