Central vs. UMW

The following statements compare Central College and University of Mary Washington with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • UMW's tuition ($28,083) is more expensive than Central ($20,988).
  • UMW's acceptance rate (79.78%) is lower than Central (86.17%).
  • Central has higher yield (21.02%) than UMW (17.73%).
  • UMW's SAT score (1,260) is higher than Central (1,100).
  • Central's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than UMW (13 to 1).
  • UMW (3,826 students) is larger than Central (1,084 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Central ($12,354) has higher amount of financial aid than UMW ($9,859).
  • Both schools have same graduation rate of 66%.
Central College

Central College

Private, 4 years • Pella, IA #149 Liberal Arts Colleges, #13 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$20,988
Financial Aid
$12,354
Test Scores
1,100 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
86.17% Acceptance Rate
21.02% Yield
Enrollment
1,084 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
30% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
88 Faculties (full-time)
312 Staffs (full-time)
$70,020 Faculty Salary
$55,009 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
University of Mary Washington

University of Mary Washington

Public, 4 years • Fredericksburg, VA #152 Liberal Arts Colleges, #20 in Virginia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$14,905 In-State
$28,083 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,859
Test Scores
1,260 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
79.78% Acceptance Rate
17.73% Yield
Enrollment
3,660 Undergraduate
166 Graduate
255 Online Students
Graduation Rate
66% Graduation Rate
26% Transfer-out Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
224 Faculties (full-time)
652 Staffs (full-time)
$89,587 Faculty Salary
$68,701 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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