CWU vs. NCAD
Both Central Washington University and Northwest College of Art & Design are 4 years schools located in Washington. The following statements compare Central Washington University and Northwest College of Art & Design with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- CWU's tuition ($26,771) is more expensive than NCAD ($18,100).
- NCAD's acceptance rate (76.47%) is lower than CWU (90.22%).
- NCAD has higher yield (47.01%) than CWU (25.45%).
- CWU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than NCAD (29 to 1).
- CWU (8,796 students) is larger than NCAD (150 students) with more enrolled students.
- NCAD ($10,382) has higher amount of financial aid than CWU ($9,692).
- CWU's graduation rate (50%) is higher than NCAD (36%).

Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,192 In-State
$26,771 out-of-state
$26,771 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,692
Test Scores
Admission
90.22% Acceptance Rate
25.45% Yield
Enrollment
8,309 Undergraduate
487 Graduate
2,108 Online Students
Graduation Rate
50% Graduation Rate
69% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
426 Faculties (full-time)
1,387 Staffs (full-time)
$80,980 Faculty Salary
$62,944 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,393 annual charge
-4,249 capacity

Northwest College of Art & Design
Private, 4 years • Tacoma, WA #69 Arts, Music, Design Schools, #WA in Washington more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$18,100
Financial Aid
$10,382
Test Scores
Admission
76.47% Acceptance Rate
47.01% Yield
Enrollment
150 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
36% Graduation Rate
78% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
29 to 1 Students to Faculty
12 Staffs (full-time)
$90,255 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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