American Public University System vs University of the People
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
American Public University SystemCharles Town, WVCatholic life on campusUniversity of the PeoplePasadena, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- American Public University System has the higher graduation rate: 57% against 34% at University of the People.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private nonprofit
Location
Charles Town, WV
Pasadena, CA
Setting
Town
City
Students
50,187
42,867
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
57%
34%
First-year retention
97%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,597
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,335
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,766
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$8,951
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,559
Median debt
$21,743
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,409
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.
American Public University System · University of the People