St. Bonaventure vs St. John Fisher
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.St. Bonaventure UniversitySaint Bonaventure, NYCatholic collegeDFaith: 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.St. John Fisher UniversityRochester, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- St. Bonaventure lists Mass every weekday; St. John Fisher lists Mass 6 times a week.
- St. Bonaventure lists confession 2 times a week; St. John Fisher, once a week.
- St. John Fisher has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 67% at St. Bonaventure.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at St. John Fisher: $66,944, against $57,214 at St. Bonaventure.
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.
DFaith: 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.
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.
CCompass Score: 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.
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.
CSacramental life: 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.
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.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 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.
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
6 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
Religious order or tradition
Franciscan
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Saint Bonaventure, NY
Rochester, NY
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
2,603
3,674
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
82%
66%
Average SAT
1197
1214
ACT middle 50%
24–30
23–28
Graduation rate
67%
74%
First-year retention
86%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$27,074
$28,945
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,651
$16,054
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$17,949
$17,953
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$24,097
$25,992
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$30,751
$30,268
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,441
$34,085
Median debt
$26,000
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$57,214
$66,944
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.