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Overview |
Coe College | UNI | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Coe College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 860/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $213 |
Diversity |
Coe College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Coe College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or UNI?
- Coe College is 522% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 161.9% higher at Coe College than University of Northern Iowa ($52,226.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Coe College ($15,931 vs. $20,940)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 17.5% lower than costs at Coe College ($9,648 vs. $11,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 722% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($43,772 vs. $5,325)
Coe College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 76 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $7,480 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,105)
- UNI graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($213 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/