Belmont Abbey vs College of Saint Benedict
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.College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph, MNCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Benedictine colleges.
- Belmont Abbey lists Mass every weekday; College of Saint Benedict lists Mass 12 times a week.
- Belmont Abbey lists confession 7 times a week; College of Saint Benedict, once a week.
- College of Saint Benedict has the higher graduation rate: 77% 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.
CSacramental life: 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.
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
12 times a week
Confession times
7 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Belmont, NC
Saint Joseph, MN
Setting
Suburb
Suburb
Students
1,650
1,451
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
75%
92%
Average SAT
1099
1151
ACT middle 50%
18–26
20–27
Graduation rate
47%
77%
First-year retention
70%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,639
$26,640
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,610
$12,981
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,868
$14,791
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,195
$20,378
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,798
$24,039
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,059
$33,660
Median debt
$26,000
$26,944
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,937
$63,260
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.