Aspen vs Galen College of Nursing-Louisville
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Aspen UniversityPhoenix, AZCatholic life on campusGalen College of Nursing-LouisvilleLouisville, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Galen College of Nursing-Louisville has the higher graduation rate: 61% against 27% at Aspen.
- Median debt is lower at Aspen: $15,756, against $24,166 at Galen College of Nursing-Louisville.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Louisville, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
5,195
4,794
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.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
27%
61%
First-year retention
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,540
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,116
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,186
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,381
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,056
Net price, over $110,000 income
$23,490
Median debt
$15,756
$24,166
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,480
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.