Ashford vs Walden
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campusWalden UniversityMinneapolis, MNCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The average price after aid is lower at Ashford: $31,266 a year, against $33,817 at Walden.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Walden: $42,810, against $35,404 at Ashford.
- Median debt is lower at Walden: $20,834, against $31,250 at Ashford.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
San Diego, CA
Minneapolis, MN
Setting
City
City
Students
32,604
44,223
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%
0%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$31,266
$33,817
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$31,009
$32,652
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$31,862
$34,983
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
$20,834
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$35,404
$42,810
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.