Ave Maria vs John Paul the Great Catholic
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Ave Maria UniversityAve Maria, FLCatholic 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.John Paul the Great Catholic UniversityEscondido, CACatholic college
At a glance
- Ave Maria lists Mass every weekday; John Paul the Great Catholic lists Mass every weekday.
- Ave Maria lists confession 16 times a week; John Paul the Great Catholic, 5 times a week.
- John Paul the Great Catholic has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 54% at Ave Maria.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Ave Maria has the lower price after aid: $18,761 a year, against $27,029 at John Paul the Great Catholic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
BSacramental 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.
Theology and core curriculum
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.
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.
BCampus culture and residence 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.
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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
16 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Ave Maria, FL
Escondido, CA
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
1,335
298
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.
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
41%
80%
Average SAT
1130
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
54%
64%
First-year retention
79%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,860
$34,666
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,761
$27,029
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,840
$35,037
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,790
$31,236
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,088
$32,194
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,107
$38,282
Median debt
$20,776
$26,968
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,520
$56,930
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.
Ave Maria University · John Paul the Great Catholic University