University of the Southwest vs Waynesburg
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of the SouthwestHobbs, NMCatholic life on campusCCatholic 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.Waynesburg UniversityWaynesburg, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Waynesburg lists Mass once a week.
- Waynesburg has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 17% at University of the Southwest.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Waynesburg has the lower price after aid: $12,916 a year, against $15,384 at University of the Southwest.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Waynesburg: $58,537, against $45,389 at University of the Southwest.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
CCatholic 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.
Compass Score
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.
Mass times
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Hobbs, NM
Waynesburg, PA
Setting
Town
Town
Students
1,034
1,315
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
FAcademic Excellence: 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.
CAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
90%
Average SAT
1090
ACT middle 50%
19–23
Graduation rate
17%
66%
First-year retention
55%
72%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,927
$18,235
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,384
$12,916
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,090
$11,974
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,943
$14,786
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,077
$19,300
Net price, over $110,000 income
$21,985
$27,921
Median debt
$21,303
$27,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,389
$58,537
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.