Christian Brothers vs Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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 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 Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona, MNCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Lasallian colleges.
- Christian Brothers lists Mass every weekday; Saint Mary's University of Minnesota lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 55% at Christian Brothers.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Christian Brothers has the lower price after aid: $9,466 a year, against $16,182 at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Lasallian
Lasallian
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Memphis, TN
Winona, MN
Setting
City
Town
Students
2,043
3,831
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%
93%
Average SAT
1098
ACT middle 50%
19–24
Graduation rate
55%
66%
First-year retention
75%
75%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$9,854
$11,704
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,466
$16,182
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,657
$15,175
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$10,023
$15,030
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$12,839
$14,771
Net price, over $110,000 income
$5,843
$6,135
Median debt
$27,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,478
$58,170
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.
Christian Brothers University · Saint Mary's University of Minnesota