University of Iowa 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 IowaIowa City, IACatholic 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 Iowa lists Mass every weekday; University of Kentucky lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Iowa lists confession 3 times a week; University of Kentucky, 7 times a week.
- University of Iowa has the higher graduation rate: 75% against 71% at University of Kentucky.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Kentucky has the lower price after aid: $16,313 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
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
Every weekday
Confession times
3 times a week
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Iowa City, IA
Lexington, KY
Setting
City
City
Students
30,042
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
84%
93%
Average SAT
1200
1215
ACT middle 50%
21–28
21–28
Graduation rate
75%
71%
First-year retention
90%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,531
$18,851
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,316
$12,182
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,489
$12,119
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,930
$16,313
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,811
$21,192
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,266
$26,781
Median debt
$22,500
$22,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$64,762
$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.