University of Kansas vs Virginia Commonwealth
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.Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Kansas lists Mass every weekday; Virginia Commonwealth lists Mass 7 times a week.
- University of Kansas lists confession 6 times a week; Virginia Commonwealth, 2 times a week.
- University of Kansas has the higher graduation rate: 69% against 63% at Virginia Commonwealth.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Kansas has the lower price after aid: $15,154 a year, against $20,925 at Virginia Commonwealth.
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
6 times a week
2 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
Richmond, VA
Setting
City
City
Students
28,406
28,238
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%
93%
Average SAT
1190
1137
ACT middle 50%
20–28
22–30
Graduation rate
69%
63%
First-year retention
86%
85%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,059
$23,433
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,544
$17,512
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,942
$17,777
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$15,154
$20,925
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$19,169
$24,691
Net price, over $110,000 income
$22,544
$32,739
Median debt
$21,000
$21,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$61,945
$58,128
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.