College of Our Lady of the Elms vs St. Catherine
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.College of Our Lady of the ElmsChicopee, MACatholic collegeSt. Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MNCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Sisters of St. Joseph colleges.
- College of Our Lady of the Elms lists Mass 2 times a week; St. Catherine lists Mass once a week.
- College of Our Lady of the Elms has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 61% at St. Catherine.
- For families earning up to $30,000, College of Our Lady of the Elms has the lower price after aid: $8,099 a year, against $17,890 at St. Catherine.
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.
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.
Sacramental life
DSacramental 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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Mass times
2 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Sisters of St. Joseph
Sisters of St. Joseph
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Chicopee, MA
Saint Paul, MN
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
1,332
3,533
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
85%
92%
Average SAT
1147
ACT middle 50%
20–26
Graduation rate
68%
61%
First-year retention
76%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,545
$19,764
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,099
$17,890
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,645
$15,190
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,539
$15,451
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,243
$19,376
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,491
$27,021
Median debt
$25,000
$24,181
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,540
$59,282
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.