Central Washington vs West Texas A & M
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WACatholic life on campusBCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.West Texas A & M UniversityCanyon, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- West Texas A & M lists Mass 2 times a week.
- 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%.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
2 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Canyon, TX
Setting
Town
Town
Students
8,796
8,997
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
91%
99%
Average SAT
1050
ACT middle 50%
18–23
Graduation rate
54%
55%
First-year retention
70%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,476
$19,487
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,846
$16,525
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,942
$17,218
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,022
$19,268
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,682
$22,454
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,719
$23,439
Median debt
$19,500
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,580
$50,741
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.