Regis vs Xavier
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.Regis UniversityDenver, COCatholic 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.Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OHCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Regis lists Mass every weekday; Xavier lists Mass every weekday.
- Regis lists confession once a week; Xavier, 5 times a week.
- Xavier has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 61% at Regis.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Denver, CO
Cincinnati, OH
Setting
City
City
Students
4,631
6,000
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
86%
86%
Average SAT
1220
1217
ACT middle 50%
22–29
22–29
Graduation rate
61%
69%
First-year retention
71%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,397
$32,997
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,713
$26,728
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,553
$28,201
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,006
$32,175
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,295
$33,824
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,572
$35,451
Median debt
$25,000
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$72,105
$64,873
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.