Messenger vs Summit Christian
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Messenger CollegeBedford, TXCatholic life on campusSummit Christian CollegeGering, NECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Messenger has the higher graduation rate: 100% against 25% at Summit Christian.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Bedford, TX
Gering, NE
Setting
Suburb
Town
Students
26
23
Academics
Admission rate
38%
42%
Graduation rate
100%
25%
First-year retention
57%
100%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,433
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$28,494
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,551
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,903
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,756
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$29,463
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.