Principia vs Rust
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Principia CollegeElsah, ILCatholic life on campusRust CollegeHolly Springs, MSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Principia has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 12% at Rust.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Elsah, IL
Holly Springs, MS
Setting
Rural
Town
Students
338
429
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
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
49%
Graduation rate
74%
12%
First-year retention
83%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,587
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,546
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,481
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$13,878
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$8,797
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,356
Median debt
$26,159
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$32,275
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.