Felician vs Madonna
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.Felician UniversityLodi, NJCatholic 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.Madonna UniversityLivonia, MICatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Felician lists Mass 6 times a week; Madonna lists Mass every weekday.
- Madonna has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 47% at Felician.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Madonna has the lower price after aid: $16,912 a year, against $41,909 at Felician.
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.
Theology and core curriculum
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.
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.
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.
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
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
6 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Lodi, NJ
Livonia, MI
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
2,236
2,054
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
63%
Average SAT
980
Graduation rate
47%
60%
First-year retention
76%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$40,045
$17,755
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$39,626
$14,759
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$39,938
$15,277
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$41,909
$16,912
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$41,077
$16,593
Net price, over $110,000 income
$38,120
$22,005
Median debt
$25,000
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,602
$59,058
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.