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Overview |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,796 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #894 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,800 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,800 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,880 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,296 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,959 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,665 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,638 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | 860/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $213 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Grand View University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Grand View 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 Grand View University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,796 students)
Grand View University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or UNI?
- Grand View University is 290.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,800.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Grand View University than University of Northern Iowa ($32,800.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Grand View University ($15,931 vs. $22,296)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 33.5% lower than costs at Grand View University ($9,648 vs. $12,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 349.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($23,959 vs. $5,325)
Grand View University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 81 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than UNI (94.4%)
Grand View University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View 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 Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Grand View University (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $3,800 more per year than Grand View University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,900)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,283 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,908)
- UNI graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($213 vs. $247)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grand View University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/