Rush vs Stanbridge
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Rush UniversityChicago, ILCatholic life on campusStanbridge UniversityIrvine, CACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Rush: $75,194, against $62,144 at Stanbridge.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private for-profit
Location
Chicago, IL
Irvine, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,782
2,642
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.
Admission rate
10%
Graduation rate
62%
First-year retention
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$45,372
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$36,623
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$43,299
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$47,525
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$49,714
Net price, over $110,000 income
$49,714
Median debt
$21,988
$20,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$75,194
$62,144
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.