Centralia College vs Gonzaga

Centralia College and Gonzaga University, two esteemed institutions of higher learning in Washington state, offer distinct educational experiences tailored to diverse student aspirations. Centralia College, a community college known for its open-door admissions policy, boasts a welcoming environment for students seeking a solid foundation in various academic disciplines. In contrast, Gonzaga University, a private Jesuit research university, attracts students with its rigorous academic programs, strong emphasis on community engagement, and vibrant campus life. While both institutions provide quality education, their acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates vary significantly, making it essential for prospective students to delve into the comparison table to identify the institution that best aligns with their academic goals and personal preferences.

	Centralia College	Gonzaga University
Overview
Location	Centralia, Washington	Spokane, Washington
Campus setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		92.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation		Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	76.2%
Application fees		Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	1210 - 1380
ACT range	N/A	27 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		21.0%
Students submitting ACT score		18.0%
Total number of applicants		8,853
Total number of admissions given out		6,742
Admitted students who chose to enroll		1,311
Yield rate		19.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	Not required	N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $20,760 Out of state: $21,229	$64,356
Average net price	$9,572	$35,529
Tuition	In state: $4,343 Out of state: $4,812	$47,560
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,922 Meal plan: $6,520
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	62.0% Average amount $7,061	100.0% Average amount $26,861
Students receiving federal student loan	0.0% Average amount $0	41.0% Average amount $5,092
Students taking out private loans	2.0% Average amount $7,653	12.0% Average amount $8,834

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,153 Men 38.2% Women 61.8%	4,986 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%
Graduate students	N/A	2,395 Men 34.0% Women 66.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	6.1%	58.4%
International students	0.4%	2.8%
Campus local/setting	Town: Distant	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	67	3,010
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Washington Utah Oregon Nevada Arizona	Washington California Oregon Colorado Arizona

Academics
Popular study areas	Liberal Arts Health Professions Business Education Construction Trades	Business Health Professions Engineering Legal Profession Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	15:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	43.9%	85.1%
Dropout rate	39.8%	5.2%
Transferred out	11.3%	9.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $72,404 Year 2: $65,821 Year 3: $67,689 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $29,540 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,056 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Criminal Justice and Corrections (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: N/A Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,070 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,524 Year 2: $105,418 Year 3: $114,618 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,697 Year 2: $82,685 Year 3: $88,736 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,511 Year 2: $67,447 Year 3: $78,861 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,158 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,302 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $70,609 Year 2: $71,930 Year 3: $76,778 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,550 Year 2: $67,324 Year 3: $74,451 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,156 Year 2: $64,741 Year 3: $73,535 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,977 Year 2: $61,859 Year 3: $71,337 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,455 Year 2: $60,298 Year 3: $71,186 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $52,437 Year 2: $56,415 Year 3: $69,299

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