Briar Cliff vs University of St. Francis
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
DFaith: 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.Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IACatholic collegeDFaith: 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.University of St. FrancisJoliet, ILCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Briar Cliff lists Mass once a week; University of St. Francis lists Mass once a week.
- University of St. Francis has the higher graduation rate: 67% against 48% at Briar Cliff.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of St. Francis has the lower price after aid: $10,749 a year, against $25,516 at Briar Cliff.
Catholic life
Faith grade
DFaith: 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.
DFaith: 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.
Compass Score
DCompass Score: 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.
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
FSacramental life: 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.
FSacramental life: 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.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: 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.
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
DCampus culture and residence life: 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.
CCampus culture and residence 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.
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
Once a week
Once a week
Confession times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Sioux City, IA
Joliet, IL
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
940
3,185
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
65%
Average SAT
1141
ACT middle 50%
20–32
Graduation rate
48%
67%
First-year retention
64%
79%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,907
$13,006
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,764
$8,547
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,604
$5,584
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,516
$10,749
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,156
$11,311
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,328
$20,192
Median debt
$23,250
$21,079
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$54,475
$63,926
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.