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Overview |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 965 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarke.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,900 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,900 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,275 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,403 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,665 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 2,260 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1160 | 1020/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $213 |
Diversity |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Clarke University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Clarke University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 965 students)
Clarke University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarke University or UNI?
- Clarke University is 354.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,900.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.5% higher at Clarke University than University of Northern Iowa ($36,900.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Clarke University ($15,782 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 13.5% lower than costs at Clarke University ($9,343 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarke University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarke University students is 296.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,403 vs. $6,412)
Clarke University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarke University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Clarke University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 5 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Clarke University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Clarke University (84.8%)
Clarke University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarke University or UNI? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNI and Clarke University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Clarke University (67% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,900 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,800)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Clarke University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Clarke University graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/