The University of Montana vs University of Kansas
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.The University of MontanaMissoula, 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 KansasLawrence, KSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- The University of Montana lists Mass 11 times a week; University of Kansas lists Mass every weekday.
- The University of Montana lists confession 2 times a week; University of Kansas, 6 times a week.
- University of Kansas has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 48% at The University of Montana.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Kansas has the lower price after aid: $15,154 a year, against $17,180 at The University of Montana.
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
11 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Missoula, MT
Lawrence, KS
Setting
City
City
Students
10,327
28,406
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
96%
93%
Average SAT
1190
1190
ACT middle 50%
23–28
20–28
Graduation rate
48%
69%
First-year retention
75%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,784
$18,059
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,960
$12,544
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,892
$12,942
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,180
$15,154
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,269
$19,169
Net price, over $110,000 income
$20,930
$22,544
Median debt
$22,400
$21,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$44,511
$61,945
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.