Aspen vs West Coast University-Orange County
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Aspen UniversityPhoenix, AZCatholic life on campusWest Coast University-Orange CountyAnaheim, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- West Coast University-Orange County has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 27% at Aspen.
- Median debt is lower at Aspen: $15,756, against $32,946 at West Coast University-Orange County.
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private for-profit
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Anaheim, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
5,195
4,481
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.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Graduation rate
27%
60%
First-year retention
100%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$32,879
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$29,867
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$34,887
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,887
Median debt
$15,756
$32,946
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$102,672
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.