Providence Christian vs University of the West
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Providence Christian CollegePasadena, CACatholic life on campusUniversity of the WestRosemead, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of the West has the higher graduation rate: 38% against 20% at Providence Christian.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of the West has the lower price after aid: $6,845 a year, against $23,481 at Providence Christian.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of the West: $6,845 a year, against $25,163 at Providence Christian.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pasadena, CA
Rosemead, CA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
147
154
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.
Admission rate
100%
100%
Graduation rate
20%
38%
First-year retention
79%
50%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,163
$6,845
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,481
$6,845
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,669
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$40,748
Median debt
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,264
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.