College comparison

Central Washington University vs University of Idaho

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA	University of Idaho Moscow, ID
Acceptance rateUniversity of Idaho is more selective	91%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	990–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,833	7,747
Avg net price	$18,476	$14,831
Median earnings (10 yr)Central Washington University reports higher median earnings	$61,580	$54,670
Graduation rate	54%	57%
Median debt	$19,500	$21,982
Economic mobility	1.4%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Central Washington University or University of Idaho harder to get into?

University of Idaho is more selective: Central Washington University's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and University of Idaho's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Central Washington University vs University of Idaho?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Central Washington University and 990–1230 at University of Idaho. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.