Temple 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.Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, 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 IowaIowa City, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Temple lists Mass every weekday; University of Iowa lists Mass every weekday.
- Temple lists confession 6 times a week; University of Iowa, 3 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Iowa has the lower price after aid: $15,316 a year, against $22,694 at Temple.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Iowa: $22,531 a year, against $28,198 at Temple.
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
6 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Iowa City, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
30,205
30,042
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
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.
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
80%
84%
Average SAT
1200
ACT middle 50%
21–28
Graduation rate
75%
75%
First-year retention
83%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,198
$22,531
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,694
$15,316
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$23,431
$15,489
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$26,534
$19,930
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$29,397
$23,811
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,947
$26,266
Median debt
$24,395
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$63,727
$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.