Excelsior vs National
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Excelsior UniversityAlbany, NYCatholic life on campusNational UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Excelsior: $78,493, against $67,548 at National.
- Median debt is lower at Excelsior: $13,769, against $25,000 at National.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Albany, NY
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
14,477
19,924
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.
Graduation rate
43%
First-year retention
53%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,878
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,554
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$26,583
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,176
Median debt
$13,769
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$78,493
$67,548
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.