Eastern Washington University (EWU) vs. University of Northern Colorado

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Sky Conference

  • Both Eastern Washington University (EWU) and University of Northern Colorado are public.
  • EWU is located in Cheney, WA and University of Northern Colorado is located in Greeley, CO.
  • University of Northern Colorado has more expensive tuition of $26,204 than EWU ($25,892).
  • University of Northern Colorado has tighter acceptance rate of 89.08% than EWU (96.20%).
  • EWU is larger with 10,910 students than University of Northern Colorado (9,380 students).
Eastern Washington University

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#11 in Washington
Rankings#299 in National Universities
#15 in Colorado
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Cheney, WALocationGreeley, CO
EWUKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$8,353 Washington residents
$25,892 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,010 Colorado residents
$26,204 out-of-state
$13,757 Washington residents
$29,102 out-of-state
Graduate$14,788 Colorado residents
$25,426 out-of-state
$10,190Financial Aid$7,813
Admission
$60 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$50 graduate
96.20%Acceptance Rate89.08%
38.20%Yield32.28%
Test Scores1,090 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
10,910Total Students9,380
7,604Undergraduate6,728
3,306Graduate2,652
2,808Online Enrollment1,594
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate51%
Transfer-out Rate30%
67%Retention Rate75%
$46,700Average Earning after Graduation$47,100
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788)
$8,090 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,542)
$6,873 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
444 Full-time
136 Part-time
Number of Faculties441 Full-time
290 Part-time
1,215 Full-time
152 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,213 Full-time
317 Part-time
$84,674 for Faculties
$65,357 Part-time
Average Salary$71,100 for Faculties
$58,772 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023