Thomas Aquinas vs University of Dallas
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.Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, CACatholic 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 DallasIrving, TXCatholic college
At a glance
- University of Dallas lists Mass every weekday.
- Thomas Aquinas has the higher graduation rate: 84% against 73% at University of Dallas.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Dallas has the lower price after aid: $12,711 a year, against $19,761 at Thomas Aquinas.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Dallas: $22,610 a year, against $26,196 at Thomas Aquinas.
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.
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.
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.
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
ATheology and core curriculum: 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.
ATheology and core curriculum: 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.
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
CService and Catholic social teaching: 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.
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
Campus ministry
4 listed
6 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Santa Paula, CA
Irving, TX
Setting
Rural
City
Students
539
2,182
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
83%
53%
Average SAT
1329
1227
ACT middle 50%
28–33
22–29
Graduation rate
84%
73%
First-year retention
92%
77%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$26,196
$22,610
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,761
$12,711
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$21,236
$15,431
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,118
$17,075
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,185
$20,384
Net price, over $110,000 income
$29,757
$32,608
Median debt
$18,000
$23,117
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,619
$58,285
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.