Montana State vs University of Iowa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic 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.Montana State UniversityBozeman, MTCatholic life on campusACatholic 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.University of IowaIowa City, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Montana State lists Mass every weekday; University of Iowa lists Mass every weekday.
- Montana State lists confession 5 times a week; University of Iowa, 3 times a week.
- University of Iowa has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 57% at Montana State.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Iowa has the lower price after aid: $15,316 a year, against $17,797 at Montana State.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic 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.
ACatholic 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.
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.
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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Bozeman, MT
Iowa City, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
16,960
30,042
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.
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%
84%
Average SAT
1183
1200
ACT middle 50%
21–27
21–28
Graduation rate
57%
75%
First-year retention
79%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,499
$22,531
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,797
$15,316
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,570
$15,489
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,977
$19,930
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,732
$23,811
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,905
$26,266
Median debt
$22,500
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$53,263
$64,762
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.