Central Michigan vs. Washington State

The following statements compare Central Michigan University and Washington State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • Washington State's tuition ($29,073) is more expensive than Central Michigan ($14,190).
  • Central Michigan's acceptance rate (78.95%) is lower than Washington State (83.10%).
  • Washington State has higher yield (24.75%) than Central Michigan (12.86%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,090.
  • Washington State's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than Central Michigan (17 to 1).
  • Washington State (27,539 students) is larger than Central Michigan (14,557 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Washington State ($11,881) has higher amount of financial aid than Central Michigan ($9,868).
  • Washington State's graduation rate (62%) is higher than Central Michigan (61%).
Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University

Public, 4 years • Mount Pleasant, MI #158 National Universities, #7 in Michigan more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$13,703 In-State
$14,190 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,868
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
78.95% Acceptance Rate
12.86% Yield
Enrollment
10,401 Undergraduate
4,156 Graduate
3,086 Online Students
Graduation Rate
61% Graduation Rate
72% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
717 Faculties (full-time)
2,132 Staffs (full-time)
$90,760 Faculty Salary
$59,786 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,562 annual charge
-4,650 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,686 annual charge
Washington State University

Washington State University

Public, 4 years • Pullman, WA #171 National Universities, #8 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,997 In-State
$29,073 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,881
Test Scores
Admission
83.10% Acceptance Rate
24.75% Yield
Enrollment
22,612 Undergraduate
4,927 Graduate
4,255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
62% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,330 Faculties (full-time)
5,884 Staffs (full-time)
$92,732 Faculty Salary
$66,630 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,946 annual charge
-6,734 capacity
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