North American vs Washington Adventist
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
North American UniversityStafford, TXCatholic life on campusWashington Adventist UniversityTakoma Park, MDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- North American has the higher graduation rate: 32% against 29% at Washington Adventist.
- Median debt is lower at North American: $4,925, against $30,500 at Washington Adventist.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Stafford, TX
Takoma Park, MD
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
923
695
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.
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
46%
Average SAT
980
Graduation rate
32%
29%
First-year retention
46%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,721
$18,526
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,720
$17,534
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,784
$15,160
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,001
$19,311
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,786
$22,090
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,480
Median debt
$4,925
$30,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$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.