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Humboldt State vs. CWU

The following statements compare California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt and Central Washington University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • CWU's tuition ($26,771) is more expensive than Humboldt State ($19,793).
  • CWU's acceptance rate (90.22%) is lower than Humboldt State (98.83%).
  • CWU has higher yield (25.45%) than Humboldt State (6.89%).
  • CWU's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Humboldt State (15 to 1).
  • CWU (9,257 students) is larger than Humboldt State (6,025 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Humboldt State ($9,872) has higher amount of financial aid than CWU ($8,562).
  • CWU's graduation rate (52%) is higher than Humboldt State (45%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$7,913 In-State
$19,793 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,872
Test Scores
Admission
98.83% Acceptance Rate
6.89% Yield
Enrollment
5,461 Undergraduate
564 Graduate
627 Online Students
Graduation Rate
45% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
74% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
281 Faculties (full-time)
863 Staffs (full-time)
$88,155 Faculty Salary
$67,526 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,624 annual charge
-2,191 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,880 annual charge
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Central Washington University

Central Washington University

Public, 4 years • Ellensburg, WA #17 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$9,192 In-State
$26,771 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,562
Test Scores
Admission
90.22% Acceptance Rate
25.45% Yield
Enrollment
8,743 Undergraduate
514 Graduate
2,498 Online Students
Graduation Rate
52% Graduation Rate
68% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
397 Faculties (full-time)
1,278 Staffs (full-time)
$80,980 Faculty Salary
$62,944 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,393 annual charge
-4,249 capacity
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