Central Washington vs William Paterson University of New Jersey
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, WACatholic life on campusWilliam Paterson University of New JerseyWayne, NJCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Central Washington has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 44% at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Central Washington has the lower price after aid: $11,846 a year, against $16,171 at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Central Washington: $61,580, against $57,780 at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
- Median debt is lower at Central Washington: $19,500, against $22,334 at William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Ellensburg, WA
Wayne, NJ
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
8,796
9,426
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%
90%
Graduation rate
54%
44%
First-year retention
70%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,476
$18,745
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$11,846
$16,171
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$13,942
$18,287
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,022
$18,505
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,682
$22,862
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,719
$24,917
Median debt
$19,500
$22,334
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,580
$57,780
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.
Central Washington University · William Paterson University of New Jersey