Ave Maria vs St. Thomas
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 collegeSt. Thomas UniversityMiami Gardens, FLCatholic college
At a glance
- Ave Maria lists Mass every weekday; St. Thomas lists Mass every weekday.
- Ave Maria has the higher graduation rate: 54% against 48% at St. Thomas.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Ave Maria has the lower price after aid: $18,761 a year, against $24,657 at St. Thomas.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at St. Thomas: $54,272, against $49,520 at Ave Maria.
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
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.
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
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.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
16 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Ave Maria, FL
Miami Gardens, FL
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
1,335
6,455
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
41%
98%
Graduation rate
54%
48%
First-year retention
79%
57%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,860
$26,312
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,761
$24,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,840
$26,101
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$23,790
$27,122
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,088
$29,081
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,107
$30,098
Median debt
$20,776
$19,125
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$49,520
$54,272
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.