Christian Brothers vs La Salle
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Christian Brothers UniversityMemphis, TNCatholic 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.La Salle UniversityPhiladelphia, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Lasallian colleges.
- Christian Brothers lists Mass every weekday; La Salle lists Mass 5 times a week.
- La Salle has the higher graduation rate: 57% against 55% at Christian Brothers.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Christian Brothers has the lower price after aid: $10,023 a year, against $20,557 at La Salle.
Catholic life
Faith grade
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.
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
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.
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.
CSacramental 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.
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
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
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.
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
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Lasallian
Lasallian
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Memphis, TN
Philadelphia, PA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,043
3,554
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
87%
97%
Average SAT
1098
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
55%
57%
First-year retention
75%
74%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,854
$19,409
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,466
$16,545
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,657
$17,393
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$10,023
$20,557
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,839
$21,263
Net price, over $110,000 income
$5,843
$27,190
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,478
$67,416
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.