Judson vs Washington Adventist
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Judson UniversityElgin, ILCatholic life on campusWashington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, MDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Judson has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 29% at Washington Adventist.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Judson has the lower price after aid: $17,079 a year, against $19,311 at Washington Adventist.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Washington Adventist: $64,249, against $56,313 at Judson.
- Median debt is lower at Judson: $25,000, against $30,500 at Washington Adventist.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Elgin, IL
Takoma Park, MD
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,058
695
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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.
Admission rate
48%
46%
Average SAT
1039
980
ACT middle 50%
16–24
Graduation rate
60%
29%
First-year retention
59%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,558
$18,526
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,701
$17,534
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,010
$15,160
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,079
$19,311
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,124
$22,090
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,515
$21,480
Median debt
$25,000
$30,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$56,313
$64,249
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.