Albertus Magnus vs Providence
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Albertus Magnus CollegeNew Haven, CTCatholic collegeAFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Providence CollegeProvidence, RICatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Dominican colleges.
- Providence lists Mass every weekday.
- Providence has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 51% at Albertus Magnus.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Providence has the lower price after aid: $25,296 a year, against $36,279 at Albertus Magnus.
Catholic life
Faith grade
AFaith: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: 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.
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
ACampus culture and residence life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
20 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Dominican
Dominican
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New Haven, CT
Providence, RI
Setting
City
City
Students
1,161
4,635
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.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
59%
51%
Average SAT
1346
ACT middle 50%
29–32
Graduation rate
51%
86%
First-year retention
67%
94%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$34,028
$48,523
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$35,343
$28,152
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$35,537
$21,835
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$36,279
$25,296
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,273
$33,169
Net price, over $110,000 income
$31,523
$56,699
Median debt
$30,964
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,144
$87,054
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.