Benedictine vs Newman
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.Benedictine CollegeAtchison, KSCatholic 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.Newman UniversityWichita, KSCatholic college
At a glance
- Benedictine lists Mass every weekday; Newman lists Mass 5 times a week.
- Benedictine lists confession 8 times a week; Newman, 5 times a week.
- Benedictine has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 53% at Newman.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Newman has the lower price after aid: $18,060 a year, against $22,032 at Benedictine.
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.
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
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.
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
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
5 times a week
Confession times
8 times a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Atchison, KS
Wichita, KS
Setting
Town
City
Students
2,465
2,787
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
98%
74%
Average SAT
1252
ACT middle 50%
22–29
Graduation rate
62%
53%
First-year retention
83%
69%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,891
$19,971
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,032
$18,060
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,678
$16,366
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,893
$21,234
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,231
$17,142
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,832
$21,774
Median debt
$24,599
$20,801
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,175
$55,041
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.