Central Washington vs West Texas A & M
What each college publishes, side by side. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt come from federal data.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WACompass Score: GoodB-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TXCompass Score: Good
At a glance
- For families earning up to $30,000, Central Washington has the lower price after aid: $11,846 a year, against $16,525 at West Texas A & M.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Central Washington: $61,580, against $50,741 at West Texas A & M.
- Central Washington admits 91% of applicants, and West Texas A & M admits 99%.
Scores
Compass Score
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
B-Compass Score: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Academic Excellence
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 47%
B-Academic Excellence: Good (grade B-): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges.
Value
B+Value: Very good (grade B+): the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 21%
BValue: Good (grade B): below the top 35% of rated colleges. Letters are set by rank among rated colleges. Top 44%
The college
Category
Regional universities
Regional universities
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Canyon, TX
Setting
Town
Town
Students
8,796
8,997
Sports
NCAA Division II · Great Northwest Athletic Conference
NCAA Division II · Lone Star Conference
Admission
Admission rate
91%
99%
Average SAT
Not reported
1050
ACT middle 50%
Not reported
18–23
Outcomes
Graduation rate
54%
55%
First-year retention
70%
70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,580
$50,741
Median debt
$19,500
$19,500
Cost
Average price after aid
About $18,000
About $19,000
Price after aid, by family income
Up to $30,000
About $12,000
About $17,000
$30,001–$48,000
About $14,000
About $17,000
$48,001–$75,000
About $16,000
About $19,000
$75,001–$110,000
About $22,000
About $22,000
Over $110,000
About $27,000
About $23,000
Top majors by graduate earnings
Bachelor's majors
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians $97,869
- Construction Management $97,651
- Allied health $97,263
- Computer science $95,368
- Economics $88,799
- Mechanical engineering $93,938
- Nursing $79,583
- Public administration $74,261
- Business administration $71,979
- Finance $66,534
Compare with another college
The Compass Score and grades are College Compass Guide’s own ratings. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This comparison doesn’t rank the two colleges; the figures are shown as published.