American vs Texas Christian
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BCatholic life: 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.American UniversityWashington, DCCatholic life on campusBCatholic life: 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.Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- American lists Mass 6 times a week; Texas Christian lists Mass 3 times a week.
- American lists confession 3 times a week; Texas Christian, 2 times a week.
- Texas Christian has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 75% at American.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Texas Christian has the lower price after aid: $17,940 a year, against $26,035 at American.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic life: 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.
BCatholic life: 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.
Compass Score
BCompass Score: 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.
BCompass Score: 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
6 times a week
3 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Washington, DC
Fort Worth, TX
Setting
City
City
Students
13,019
12,785
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
62%
44%
Average SAT
1381
1298
ACT middle 50%
29–32
26–31
Graduation rate
75%
86%
First-year retention
88%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$41,943
$36,660
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,233
$17,956
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,444
$16,980
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,035
$17,940
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,063
$34,990
Net price, over $110,000 income
$53,673
$53,450
Median debt
$22,750
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$77,370
$68,424
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.