Academy of Art vs The University of Tampa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Academy of Art UniversitySan Francisco, CACatholic life on campusBCatholic 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.The University of TampaTampa, FLCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Tampa lists Mass 5 times a week.
- The University of Tampa has the higher graduation rate: 64% against 34% at Academy of Art.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, The University of Tampa has the lower price after aid: $31,898 a year, against $43,874 at Academy of Art.
- The average price after aid is lower at The University of Tampa: $36,211 a year, against $40,613 at Academy of Art.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
BCatholic 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.
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.
Mass times
5 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private for-profit
Private nonprofit
Location
San Francisco, CA
Tampa, FL
Setting
City
City
Students
6,320
11,054
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
40%
Graduation rate
34%
64%
First-year retention
75%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$40,613
$36,211
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$37,668
$30,011
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$36,340
$31,513
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$43,874
$31,898
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$43,953
$34,691
Net price, over $110,000 income
$44,082
$37,975
Median debt
$31,000
$24,211
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$39,008
$59,436
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.