Washington State University vs. Eastern Washington University

[SLP2020]

Does anyone know the major difference between WSU and Eastern?

To my understanding, the programs are on the same campus (Spokane), taught by the same professors, and have the same clinical experiences. Does anyone have any insight as to what the major differences are? They are both relatively the same price.

I was accepted by EWU and waitlisted by WSU. Is it worth seeing if I get off the waitlist for WSU because it's a "higher ranked school?"

[HooHooHooHoosiers]

I asked about this when I interviewed and it seemed like there’s basically no difference. Assuming you have to give a deposit/commit  by the 15th and probably wouldn’t get off the waitlist until after that, I’m not sure how that would work out. Everyone always says ranking doesn’t matter in terms of getting a job later. If it was me I would take the acceptance that I had. Good luck and congrats! 

[snoves]

I would just accept at Eastern Washington. From what I've heard from current grad students on this forum they are essentially the same program and there's no real difference. Ranking doesn't matter unless you're dead set on getting your PhD. You'll be eligible for your CCC's regardless of the program, which means you'll be qualified for work!

[Suelli5]

I asked about the difference between the programs in my EWU interview too and asked what they felt the strengths of EWU’s program were. They responded that the classes are shared and taught by both WSU and EWU faculty, but my advisor(s) would be from the EWU. Also, at EWU students are required to do a thesis or a research project, while at WSU those are optional. They also felt that since EWU is not a comprehensive research university, its faculty members are able to focus more on teaching.