- Both Central Washington University (CWU) and Washington State University (Washington State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Washington State has more expensive tuition of $29,073 than CWU ($26,771).
- Washington State has tighter acceptance rate of 73.06% than CWU (86.34%).
- Washington State is larger with 27,539 students than CWU (9,257 students).
| Central Washington University View More Rivals | Washington State University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Washington | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ellensburg, WA | Location | Pullman, WA |
CWU| Known as | Washington State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,192 Washington residents $26,771 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $12,892 Washington residents $27,263 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $8,562 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 86.34% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 28.74% | Yield | 27.97% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 9,257 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 8,743 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 514 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| 2,498 | Online Enrollment | 4,255 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,249) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 397 Full-time 210 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 1,278 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $80,980 for Faculties $62,944 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |