Santa Clara vs University of San Francisco
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.Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CACatholic 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.University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Jesuit colleges.
- Santa Clara lists Mass 5 times a week; University of San Francisco lists Mass every weekday.
- Santa Clara has the higher graduation rate: 88% against 70% at University of San Francisco.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Santa Clara has the lower price after aid: $22,985 a year, against $31,537 at University of San Francisco.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
5 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
7 listed
6 listed
Religious order or tradition
Jesuit
Jesuit
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Santa Clara, CA
San Francisco, CA
Setting
City
City
Students
9,340
9,212
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.
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
48%
62%
Average SAT
1426
1295
ACT middle 50%
31–33
25–30
Graduation rate
88%
70%
First-year retention
94%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$50,062
$41,431
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,985
$31,537
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$19,154
$33,207
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,531
$34,315
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$37,219
$38,933
Net price, over $110,000 income
$60,678
$52,497
Median debt
$19,162
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$109,183
$89,812
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.