Saint Francis vs St. Bonaventure
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Saint Francis UniversityLoretto, PACatholic 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.St. Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Saint Francis lists Mass every weekday; St. Bonaventure lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Francis lists confession 4 times a week; St. Bonaventure, 2 times a week.
- Saint Francis has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 67% at St. Bonaventure.
Catholic life
Faith grade
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
4 times a week
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Loretto, PA
Saint Bonaventure, NY
Setting
Rural
Town
Students
2,835
2,603
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
77%
82%
Average SAT
1155
1197
ACT middle 50%
21–27
24–30
Graduation rate
74%
67%
First-year retention
83%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,526
$27,074
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,906
$15,651
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,995
$17,949
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,677
$24,097
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,717
$30,751
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,945
$30,441
Median debt
$27,000
$26,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,101
$57,214
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.