University of Kansas vs University of Mississippi
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 KansasLawrence, KSCatholic 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 MississippiUniversity, MSCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Kansas lists Mass every weekday; University of Mississippi lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Kansas lists confession 6 times a week; University of Mississippi, 5 times a week.
- University of Mississippi has the higher graduation rate: 72% against 69% at University of Kansas.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Mississippi has the lower price after aid: $8,945 a year, against $12,544 at University of Kansas.
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
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lawrence, KS
University, MS
Setting
City
Town
Students
28,406
24,043
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
93%
97%
Average SAT
1190
1184
ACT middle 50%
20–28
21–29
Graduation rate
69%
72%
First-year retention
86%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,059
$13,314
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,544
$8,945
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,942
$9,217
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,154
$14,794
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,169
$18,573
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,544
$21,313
Median debt
$21,000
$20,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,945
$50,994
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.