University of Alaska Fairbanks vs University of Wyoming
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 WyomingLaramie, WYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Alaska Fairbanks lists Mass once a week; University of Wyoming lists Mass 9 times a week.
- University of Wyoming has the higher graduation rate: 59% against 38% at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Alaska Fairbanks: $10,892 a year, against $13,599 at University of Wyoming.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of Wyoming: $56,880, against $48,866 at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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
9 times a week
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fairbanks, AK
Laramie, WY
Setting
City
Town
Students
6,640
10,913
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
97%
Graduation rate
38%
59%
First-year retention
74%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$10,892
$13,599
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$7,992
$7,977
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,065
$7,730
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,323
$9,585
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,526
$15,205
Net price, over $110,000 income
$17,512
$19,634
Median debt
$20,291
$18,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,866
$56,880
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.