University of California-Irvine vs University of Georgia
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.University of California-IrvineIrvine, CACatholic 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 GeorgiaAthens, GACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of California-Irvine lists Mass every weekday; University of Georgia lists Mass 9 times a week.
- University of California-Irvine lists confession 4 times a week; University of Georgia, 4 times a week.
- University of Georgia has the higher graduation rate: 90% against 87% at University of California-Irvine.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University of California-Irvine: $80,735, against $68,726 at University of Georgia.
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
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
Every weekday
9 times a week
Confession times
4 times a week
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
3 times a week
6 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Irvine, CA
Athens, GA
Setting
City
City
Students
36,582
41,615
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
AAcademic Excellence: 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.
Admission rate
29%
38%
Average SAT
1397
ACT middle 50%
29–34
Graduation rate
87%
90%
First-year retention
94%
94%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,251
$13,936
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$8,123
$8,085
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$9,313
$8,686
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,642
$13,096
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,164
$16,942
Net price, over $110,000 income
$30,546
$18,079
Median debt
$15,000
$18,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$80,735
$68,726
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.