National vs University of the People
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
National UniversitySan Diego, CACatholic life on campusUniversity of the PeoplePasadena, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- National has the higher graduation rate: 43% against 34% at University of the People.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Diego, CA
Pasadena, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
19,924
42,867
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.
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.
Graduation rate
43%
34%
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
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$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.