Benedictine vs University of Saint 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 collegeCFaith: 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.University of Saint MaryLeavenworth, KSCatholic college
At a glance
- Benedictine lists Mass every weekday; University of Saint Mary lists Mass every weekday.
- Benedictine has the higher graduation rate: 62% against 48% at University of Saint Mary.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Saint Mary has the lower price after aid: $17,722 a year, against $21,893 at Benedictine.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Saint Mary: $22,519 a year, against $27,891 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.
CFaith: 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.
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.
CCompass Score: 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.
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.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 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.
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
8 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Atchison, KS
Leavenworth, KS
Setting
Town
Town
Students
2,465
1,414
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%
87%
Average SAT
1252
1029
ACT middle 50%
22–29
17–24
Graduation rate
62%
48%
First-year retention
83%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,891
$22,519
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,032
$21,899
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,678
$16,474
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,893
$17,722
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,231
$21,597
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,832
$26,595
Median debt
$24,599
$22,018
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,175
$59,483
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.