- Central Washington University (CWU) is a public school while Whitman College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Whitman College has more expensive tuition of $61,492 than CWU ($26,771).
- Whitman College has tighter acceptance rate of 51.73% than CWU (86.34%).
- CWU is larger with 9,257 students than Whitman College (1,493 students).
| Central Washington University View More Rivals | Whitman College View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Washington | Rankings | #73 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Ellensburg, WA | Location | Walla Walla, WA |
CWU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,192 Washington residents $26,771 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $61,492 |
| $12,892 Washington residents $27,263 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,562 | Financial Aid | $30,263 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 undergraduate $75 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 86.34% | Acceptance Rate | 51.73% |
| 28.74% | Yield | 18.43% |
| Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 9,257 | Total Students | 1,493 |
| 8,743 | Undergraduate | 1,493 |
| 514 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,498 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $50,100 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,249) $7,700 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 886) $6,260 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 | 9 to 1 |
| 397 Full-time 210 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 178 Full-time 19 Part-time |
| 1,278 Full-time 265 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 443 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| $80,980 for Faculties $62,944 Part-time | Average Salary | $84,384 for Faculties $62,153 Part-time |