Central vs Washington & Jefferson
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Central CollegePella, IACatholic life on campusWashington & Jefferson CollegeWashington, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Washington & Jefferson has the higher graduation rate: 70% against 66% at Central.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Washington & Jefferson: $67,918, against $54,317 at Central.
- Central admits 86% of applicants, and Washington & Jefferson admits 81%.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pella, IA
Washington, PA
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
1,095
1,162
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
86%
81%
Average SAT
1147
ACT middle 50%
20–26
Graduation rate
66%
70%
First-year retention
80%
81%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,377
$25,002
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,231
$15,265
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,237
$13,958
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,532
$18,975
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,936
$32,322
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,165
$29,655
Median debt
$26,984
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,317
$67,918
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.