Pennsylvania State vs University of Colorado Boulder
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.Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PACatholic 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 Colorado BoulderBoulder, COCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Pennsylvania State lists Mass every weekday; University of Colorado Boulder lists Mass every weekday.
- Pennsylvania State lists confession 12 times a week; University of Colorado Boulder, 10 times a week.
- Pennsylvania State has the higher graduation rate: 86% against 74% at University of Colorado Boulder.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Colorado Boulder has the lower price after aid: $18,828 a year, against $25,667 at Pennsylvania 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
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.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
12 times a week
10 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
10 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
University Park, PA
Boulder, CO
Setting
City
City
Students
50,399
41,432
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
61%
78%
Average SAT
1337
1357
ACT middle 50%
27–32
29–33
Graduation rate
86%
74%
First-year retention
93%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$32,875
$25,346
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$19,845
$14,231
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$20,049
$14,381
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$25,667
$18,828
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$31,834
$26,915
Net price, over $110,000 income
$37,831
$34,818
Median debt
$25,000
$19,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,435
$69,738
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.
Pennsylvania State University · University of Colorado Boulder