St. Catherine vs University of St. Thomas
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
St. Catherine UniversitySaint Paul, MNCatholic collegeAFaith: 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.University of St. ThomasSaint Paul, MNCatholic college
At a glance
- St. Catherine lists Mass once a week; University of St. Thomas lists Mass every weekday.
- University of St. Thomas has the higher graduation rate: 76% against 61% at St. Catherine.
- For families earning up to $30,000, St. Catherine has the lower price after aid: $17,890 a year, against $28,131 at University of St. Thomas.
- The average price after aid is lower at St. Catherine: $19,764 a year, against $29,155 at University of St. Thomas.
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
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.
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
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
Once a week
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
5 listed
Religious order or tradition
Sisters of St. Joseph
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Saint Paul, MN
Saint Paul, MN
Setting
City
City
Students
3,533
9,121
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
92%
85%
Average SAT
1147
1296
ACT middle 50%
20–26
25–30
Graduation rate
61%
76%
First-year retention
80%
88%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,764
$29,155
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,890
$28,131
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,190
$26,820
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,451
$24,357
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,376
$25,363
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,021
$33,232
Median debt
$24,181
$23,250
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,282
$73,739
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.