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Overview |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Shippensburg, PA | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,162 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ship.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,048 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,538 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,462 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,593 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 73% |
Admission |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,367 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 5,590 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Ship | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Ship | 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 Ship based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 5,162 students)
Ship vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ship or Central Washington University?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.7% higher at Central Washington University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,881.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Washington University than Ship ($15,864 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 18.3% lower than costs at Central Washington University ($11,538 vs. $13,645)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Central Washington University (91% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Washington University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($9,294 vs. $7,593)
Ship vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ship 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 Ship .
- The average SAT score at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (979) is 1 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming Ship students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than Ship (87.8%)
Ship vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ship 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 Ship.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Central Washington University (60% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $600 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $47,200)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central Washington University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/