Alverno vs Marian
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WICatholic collegeDFaith: 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.Marian UniversityFond Du Lac, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Alverno has the higher graduation rate: 49% against 44% at Marian.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Marian has the lower price after aid: $17,449 a year, against $22,032 at Alverno.
- Median debt is lower at Marian: $25,000, against $27,000 at Alverno.
- Alverno admits 86% of applicants, and Marian admits 75%.
Catholic life
Faith grade
DFaith: 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.
Compass Score
DCompass Score: 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.
Sacramental life
DSacramental 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Milwaukee, WI
Fond Du Lac, WI
Setting
City
City
Students
1,719
1,319
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.
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
86%
75%
Graduation rate
49%
44%
First-year retention
61%
67%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,540
$21,937
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,032
$17,449
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,668
$13,638
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,261
$17,998
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,788
$21,164
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,051
$27,106
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,145
$53,501
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.