University of Arizona vs University of Kentucky
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.University of ArizonaTucson, AZCatholic 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 KentuckyLexington, KYCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Arizona lists Mass 8 times a week; University of Kentucky lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Arizona lists confession once a week; University of Kentucky, 7 times a week.
- University of Kentucky has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 68% at University of Arizona.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Arizona: $16,674 a year, against $18,851 at University of Kentucky.
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
8 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
Campus ministry
6 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Tucson, AZ
Lexington, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
53,001
32,703
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
86%
93%
Average SAT
1246
1215
ACT middle 50%
21–29
21–28
Graduation rate
68%
71%
First-year retention
83%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,674
$18,851
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$13,353
$12,182
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,984
$12,119
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,051
$16,313
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,777
$21,192
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,307
$26,781
Median debt
$19,620
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,979
$59,025
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.