Saint Francis vs Viterbo
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 collegeViterbo UniversityLa Crosse, WICatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Franciscan colleges.
- Saint Francis lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Francis has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 68% at Viterbo.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Viterbo has the lower price after aid: $13,657 a year, against $21,906 at Saint Francis.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
Confession times
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Loretto, PA
La Crosse, WI
Setting
Rural
City
Students
2,835
2,301
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%
72%
Average SAT
1155
1190
ACT middle 50%
21–27
22–26
Graduation rate
74%
68%
First-year retention
83%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$23,526
$21,260
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$21,906
$13,657
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,995
$16,927
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,677
$16,463
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$28,717
$20,847
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,945
$26,365
Median debt
$27,000
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$62,101
$55,660
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.