Neumann vs Saint Francis
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Neumann UniversityAston, PACatholic 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.Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Neumann lists Mass every weekday; Saint Francis lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Francis has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 54% at Neumann.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Saint Francis has the lower price after aid: $22,677 a year, against $25,679 at Neumann.
Catholic life
Faith grade
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.
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
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.
ACompass Score: 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.
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
BTheology and core curriculum: 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.
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.
ACampus culture and residence 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.
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
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Aston, PA
Loretto, PA
Setting
Suburb
Rural
Students
2,171
2,835
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.
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
81%
77%
Average SAT
1155
ACT middle 50%
21–27
Graduation rate
54%
74%
First-year retention
72%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,804
$23,526
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$24,467
$21,906
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,150
$19,995
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,679
$22,677
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,495
$28,717
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,471
$22,945
Median debt
$27,000
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,817
$62,101
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.