University of Arkansas 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.University of ArkansasFayetteville, ARCatholic 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
- University of Arkansas lists Mass 7 times a week; University of Iowa lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Arkansas lists confession 5 times a week; University of Iowa, 3 times a week.
- University of Iowa has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 71% at University of Arkansas.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Arkansas has the lower price after aid: $15,934 a year, against $19,930 at University of Iowa.
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
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
7 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
3 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Fayetteville, AR
Iowa City, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
32,140
30,042
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
74%
84%
Average SAT
1169
1200
ACT middle 50%
21–28
21–28
Graduation rate
71%
75%
First-year retention
86%
90%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,209
$22,531
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,319
$15,316
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$14,322
$15,489
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,934
$19,930
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$20,772
$23,811
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,470
$26,266
Median debt
$21,500
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,191
$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.