University of Iowa vs University of New Hampshire
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 campusBCatholic 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 New HampshireDurham, NHCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Iowa lists Mass every weekday; University of New Hampshire lists Mass 7 times a week.
- University of Iowa lists confession 3 times a week; University of New Hampshire, once a week.
- Median debt is lower at University of Iowa: $22,500, against $26,814 at University of New Hampshire.
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.
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.
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.
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
Every weekday
7 times a week
Confession times
3 times a week
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
4 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Iowa City, IA
Durham, NH
Setting
City
Town
Students
30,042
13,626
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%
88%
Average SAT
1200
1218
ACT middle 50%
21–28
26–30
Graduation rate
75%
76%
First-year retention
90%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,531
$23,805
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$15,316
$16,523
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,489
$17,476
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,930
$19,446
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,811
$22,815
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,266
$28,588
Median debt
$22,500
$26,814
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$64,762
$66,479
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.