Emmanuel vs Saint Norbert
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.Emmanuel CollegeBoston, MACatholic 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 Norbert CollegeDe Pere, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Emmanuel lists Mass 11 times a week; Saint Norbert lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Norbert has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 68% at Emmanuel.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Saint Norbert has the lower price after aid: $21,918 a year, against $24,008 at Emmanuel.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Emmanuel: $68,245, against $58,363 at Saint Norbert.
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
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.
ASacramental life: 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.
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.
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
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
11 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Boston, MA
De Pere, WI
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
2,059
2,165
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
76%
86%
Average SAT
1250
1182
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
68%
71%
First-year retention
79%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,706
$26,172
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$20,399
$19,721
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,611
$21,811
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,008
$21,918
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,577
$23,332
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,832
$29,888
Median debt
$27,000
$26,731
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$68,245
$58,363
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.