Madonna vs University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne
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 collegeAFaith: 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.University of Saint Francis-Fort WayneFort Wayne, INCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Madonna lists Mass every weekday; University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne lists Mass every weekday.
- Madonna has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 55% at University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne has the lower price after aid: $12,720 a year, against $14,759 at Madonna.
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.
AFaith: 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Livonia, MI
Fort Wayne, IN
Setting
City
City
Students
2,054
1,852
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%
96%
Average SAT
980
981
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
60%
55%
First-year retention
72%
71%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$17,755
$18,196
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,759
$12,720
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,277
$12,392
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,912
$15,525
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,593
$21,248
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,005
$24,373
Median debt
$23,000
$25,976
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,058
$55,362
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.