Ashford vs Northcentral
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campusNorthcentral UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Northcentral: $48,414, against $35,404 at Ashford.
- Median debt is lower at Northcentral: $12,500, against $31,250 at Ashford.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
32,604
10,518
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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
11%
First-year retention
35%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,266
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$31,009
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$31,862
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$33,319
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$32,953
Net price, over $110,000 income
$33,593
Median debt
$31,250
$12,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$35,404
$48,414
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.