University of Kansas vs University of New Mexico
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 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 New MexicoAlbuquerque, NMCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Kansas lists Mass every weekday; University of New Mexico lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Kansas lists confession 6 times a week; University of New Mexico, 11 times a week.
- University of Kansas has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 55% at University of New Mexico.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of New Mexico: $15,489 a year, against $18,059 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.
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
6 times a week
11 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lawrence, KS
Albuquerque, NM
Setting
City
City
Students
28,406
22,700
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.
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.
Admission rate
93%
95%
Average SAT
1190
1038
ACT middle 50%
20–28
19–26
Graduation rate
69%
55%
First-year retention
86%
76%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,059
$15,489
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,544
$11,938
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,942
$13,045
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,154
$16,196
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,169
$17,906
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,544
$19,053
Median debt
$21,000
$18,450
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,945
$44,792
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.