- Both Central Washington University (CWU) and Western Washington University are public.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Western Washington University has more expensive tuition of $27,853 than CWU ($26,771).
- Western Washington University has tighter acceptance rate of 84.79% than CWU (86.34%).
- Western Washington University is larger with 14,747 students than CWU (9,257 students).
| Central Washington University View More Rivals | Western Washington University View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Washington | Rankings | #4 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ellensburg, WA | Location | Bellingham, WA |
CWU| Known as | Western Washington State College | Western Washington College of Education |
| 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 | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,192 Washington residents $26,771 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,286 Washington residents $27,853 out-of-state |
| $12,892 Washington residents $27,263 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,456 Washington residents $26,574 out-of-state |
| $8,562 | Financial Aid | $8,787 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $100 graduate |
| 86.34% | Acceptance Rate | 84.79% |
| 28.74% | Yield | 32.66% |
| Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 27 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,257 | Total Students | 14,747 |
| 8,743 | Undergraduate | 13,801 |
| 514 | Graduate | 946 |
| 2,498 | Online Enrollment | 367 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 68% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,600 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,249) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 397 Full-time 210 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 657 Full-time 305 Part-time |
| 1,278 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,752 Full-time 402 Part-time |
| $80,980 for Faculties $62,944 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,745 for Faculties $70,844 Part-time |