Ohio vs University of Iowa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
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.Ohio UniversityAthens, OHCatholic 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
- Ohio lists Mass every weekday; University of Iowa lists Mass every weekday.
- Ohio lists confession 4 times a week; University of Iowa, 3 times a week.
- University of Iowa has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 65% at Ohio.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Iowa: $64,762, against $52,581 at Ohio.
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.
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
4 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Athens, OH
Iowa City, IA
Setting
Town
City
Students
24,937
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
85%
84%
Average SAT
1212
1200
ACT middle 50%
22–28
21–28
Graduation rate
65%
75%
First-year retention
84%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$21,637
$22,531
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,673
$15,316
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,160
$15,489
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,078
$19,930
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,689
$23,811
Net price, over $110,000 income
$24,492
$26,266
Median debt
$21,056
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$52,581
$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.