University of Kentucky vs University of Utah
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 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 UtahSalt Lake City, UTCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Kentucky lists Mass every weekday; University of Utah lists Mass every weekday.
- University of Kentucky lists confession 7 times a week; University of Utah, 7 times a week.
- University of Kentucky has the higher graduation rate: 71% against 65% at University of Utah.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Utah has the lower price after aid: $14,246 a year, against $16,313 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.
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
7 times a week
7 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
7 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
5 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Lexington, KY
Salt Lake City, UT
Setting
City
City
Students
32,703
35,260
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%
86%
Average SAT
1215
1257
ACT middle 50%
21–28
22–29
Graduation rate
71%
65%
First-year retention
87%
86%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$18,851
$16,200
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$12,182
$13,123
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$12,119
$13,424
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$16,313
$14,246
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,192
$17,663
Net price, over $110,000 income
$26,781
$21,533
Median debt
$22,500
$19,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,025
$67,170
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.