Benedictine vs Saint Leo
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.Benedictine UniversityLisle, ILCatholic 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.Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo, FLCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Benedictine colleges.
- Benedictine lists Mass every weekday; Saint Leo lists Mass every weekday.
- Benedictine lists confession once a week; Saint Leo, once a week.
- Benedictine has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 45% at Saint Leo.
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.
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
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.
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
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.
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
Once a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Lisle, IL
Saint Leo, FL
Setting
Suburb
Town
Students
2,989
10,231
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.
FAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
95%
78%
Graduation rate
50%
45%
First-year retention
66%
59%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,313
$21,293
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,168
$19,602
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,869
$17,699
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$18,628
$19,823
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,517
$23,707
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,454
$25,780
Median debt
$22,500
$25,278
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,446
$48,364
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.