Madonna vs Quincy
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.Madonna UniversityLivonia, MICatholic 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.Quincy UniversityQuincy, ILCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Madonna lists Mass every weekday; Quincy lists Mass every weekday.
- Madonna has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 45% at Quincy.
- The average price after aid is lower at Madonna: $17,755 a year, against $20,359 at Quincy.
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.
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
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
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.
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
Every weekday
Every weekday
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Livonia, MI
Quincy, IL
Setting
City
Town
Students
2,054
1,280
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.
DAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
63%
51%
Average SAT
980
1098
ACT middle 50%
20–25
Graduation rate
60%
45%
First-year retention
72%
70%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,755
$20,359
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,759
$16,502
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,277
$13,561
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,912
$17,804
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,593
$12,825
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,005
$25,231
Median debt
$23,000
$24,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,058
$50,369
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.