Alverno vs Hilbert
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WICatholic collegeCFaith: 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.Hilbert CollegeHamburg, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Hilbert has the higher graduation rate: 56% against 49% at Alverno.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Alverno: $53,145, against $48,309 at Hilbert.
- Median debt is lower at Hilbert: $24,750, against $27,000 at Alverno.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: 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.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: 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.
Theology and core curriculum
FTheology and core curriculum: 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.
FTheology and core curriculum: 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.
Campus culture and residence life
DCampus culture and residence life: 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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
AService and Catholic social teaching: 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 ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Hamburg, NY
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
1,719
973
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.
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
86%
97%
Graduation rate
49%
56%
First-year retention
61%
64%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,540
$22,723
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,032
$20,903
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,668
$20,389
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,261
$23,162
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,788
$24,732
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,051
$24,329
Median debt
$27,000
$24,750
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,145
$48,309
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.