University of Alaska Fairbanks vs University of Idaho
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of Alaska FairbanksFairbanks, AKCatholic 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 IdahoMoscow, IDCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Alaska Fairbanks lists Mass once a week; University of Idaho lists Mass 6 times a week.
- University of Idaho has the higher graduation rate: 57% against 38% at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Alaska Fairbanks has the lower price after aid: $7,992 a year, against $11,270 at University of Idaho.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Alaska Fairbanks: $10,892 a year, against $14,831 at University of Idaho.
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.
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.
Mass times
Once a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Moscow, ID
Setting
City
Town
Students
6,640
11,849
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.
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.
Admission rate
76%
Average SAT
1116
ACT middle 50%
20–26
Graduation rate
38%
57%
First-year retention
74%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$10,892
$14,831
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,992
$11,270
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,065
$11,193
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,323
$13,374
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,526
$17,130
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,512
$18,791
Median debt
$20,291
$21,982
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,866
$54,670
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.