Saint Johns vs Saint Michael's
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.Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville, MNCatholic 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.Saint Michael's CollegeColchester, VTCatholic college
At a glance
- Saint Johns lists Mass every weekday; Saint Michael's lists Mass every weekday.
- Saint Johns has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 73% at Saint Michael's.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Saint Johns has the lower price after aid: $10,354 a year, against $12,825 at Saint Michael's.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Saint Johns: $76,786, against $61,317 at Saint Michael's.
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.
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
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.
CTheology and core curriculum: 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.
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.
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
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
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Benedictine
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Collegeville, MN
Colchester, VT
Setting
Rural
Suburb
Students
1,624
1,370
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
91%
85%
Average SAT
1183
1245
ACT middle 50%
21–27
26–31
Graduation rate
75%
73%
First-year retention
86%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$25,672
$25,239
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,354
$12,825
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,715
$9,940
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,196
$18,384
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,913
$26,586
Net price, over $110,000 income
$32,822
$34,539
Median debt
$27,000
$26,922
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,786
$61,317
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.