Benedictine vs University of Mary
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 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.University of MaryBismarck, NDCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Benedictine colleges.
- Benedictine lists Mass every weekday; University of Mary lists Mass every weekday.
- Benedictine lists confession 8 times a week; University of Mary, 8 times a week.
- University of Mary has the higher graduation rate: 67% against 62% 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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
8 times a week
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
8 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Atchison, KS
Bismarck, ND
Setting
Town
Rural
Students
2,465
3,794
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
98%
75%
Average SAT
1252
1159
ACT middle 50%
22–29
21–26
Graduation rate
62%
67%
First-year retention
83%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,891
$17,770
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,032
$11,593
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,678
$12,282
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,893
$13,087
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,231
$16,001
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,832
$20,063
Median debt
$24,599
$24,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,175
$60,909
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.