Howard vs Northcentral
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Howard UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campusNorthcentral UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Howard lists Mass 18 times a week.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Howard: $63,066, against $48,414 at Northcentral.
- Median debt is lower at Northcentral: $12,500, against $24,500 at Howard.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
18 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
San Diego, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
13,416
10,518
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
Admission rate
41%
Average SAT
1213
ACT middle 50%
22–28
Graduation rate
70%
First-year retention
91%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$50,539
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$46,051
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$47,477
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$50,245
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$52,981
Net price, over $110,000 income
$54,270
Median debt
$24,500
$12,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,066
$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.