Clarke vs Edgewood
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.Clarke UniversityDubuque, IACatholic 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.Edgewood CollegeMadison, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Clarke lists Mass 2 times a week.
- Edgewood has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 56% at Clarke.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Edgewood: $59,728, against $55,396 at Clarke.
- Median debt is lower at Edgewood: $24,424, against $26,717 at Clarke.
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
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
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
CService and Catholic social teaching: 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.
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
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Dominican
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Dubuque, IA
Madison, WI
Setting
City
City
Students
1,025
2,001
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
72%
76%
Average SAT
1054
ACT middle 50%
16–24
Graduation rate
56%
60%
First-year retention
67%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$24,479
$26,113
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$23,405
$22,291
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,543
$19,089
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,645
$22,573
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$27,890
$23,493
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,784
$30,913
Median debt
$26,717
$24,424
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,396
$59,728
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.