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Overview |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
| Location | Fredonia, NY | Ellensburg, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,491 | 9,257 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #459 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fredonia.edu | cwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $23,881 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,180 | $13,645 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,795 | $15,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,794 | $9,294 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,597 | 6,409 | ||
| Admitted | 3,888 | 5,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 93.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
SUNY at Fredonia | Central Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
SUNY at Fredonia | 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 SUNY at Fredonia based on total student enrollment (9,257 students vs. 3,491 students)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Central Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY at Fredonia or Central Washington University?
- SUNY at Fredonia is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Central Washington University for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,816.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.6% higher at Central Washington University than SUNY at Fredonia ($23,881.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Fredonia than Central Washington University ($15,795 vs. $15,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Washington University are 3.9% lower than costs at SUNY at Fredonia ($13,645 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Fredonia than Central Washington University (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Fredonia students is 16.1% larger than aid received Central Washington University ($10,794 vs. $9,294)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Central Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Fredonia (1050) is 72 points higher than at Central Washington University (978)
- Incoming SUNY at Fredonia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central Washington University (21)
- Accepted freshman SUNY at Fredonia students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Central Washington University (3.08)
- Central Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than SUNY at Fredonia (84.6%)
SUNY at Fredonia vs. Central Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY at Fredonia 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 SUNY at Fredonia.
- The graduation rate at SUNY at Fredonia is higher than Central Washington University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Central Washington University earn on average $5,500 more per year than SUNY at Fredonia graduates after ten years. ($47,800 vs. $42,300)
- Central Washington University students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($20,737 vs. $25,000)
- Central Washington University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY at Fredonia graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More SUNY at Fredonia 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/