Belmont Abbey vs Benedictine
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
BFaith: 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.Belmont Abbey CollegeBelmont, NCCatholic collegeBFaith: 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.Benedictine UniversityLisle, ILCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Benedictine colleges.
- Belmont Abbey lists Mass every weekday; Benedictine lists Mass every weekday.
- Belmont Abbey lists confession 7 times a week; Benedictine, once a week.
- Benedictine has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 47% at Belmont Abbey.
Catholic life
Faith grade
BFaith: 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.
BFaith: 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.
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.
Campus culture and residence life
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.
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
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.
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
7 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Belmont, NC
Lisle, IL
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
1,650
2,989
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
75%
95%
Average SAT
1099
ACT middle 50%
18–26
Graduation rate
47%
50%
First-year retention
70%
66%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,639
$22,313
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,610
$20,168
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,868
$17,869
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,195
$18,628
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,798
$23,517
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,059
$27,454
Median debt
$26,000
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,937
$63,446
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.