University of Kentucky 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 KentuckyLexington, KYCatholic 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 Kentucky lists Mass every weekday; University of Mississippi lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Kentucky lists confession 7 times a week; University of Mississippi, 5 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Mississippi has the lower price after aid: $8,945 a year, against $12,182 at University of Kentucky.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Mississippi: $13,314 a year, against $18,851 at University of Kentucky.
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
7 times a week
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lexington, KY
University, MS
Setting
City
Town
Students
32,703
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
1215
1184
ACT middle 50%
21–28
21–29
Graduation rate
71%
72%
First-year retention
87%
87%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,851
$13,314
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,182
$8,945
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,119
$9,217
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,313
$14,794
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,192
$18,573
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,781
$21,313
Median debt
$22,500
$20,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,025
$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.