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Overview |
IU | UNI | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 83% |
Admission |
IU | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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 |
IU | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $213 |
Diversity |
IU | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IU | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 8,945 students)
IU vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or UNI?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 23.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.6% higher at IU than University of Northern Iowa ($37,685.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than IU ($15,782 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 30.9% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($9,343 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Indiana University Bloomington (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 61.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($10,336 vs. $6,412)
IU vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 149 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming IU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman IU 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 (94.9%) than IU (82.4%)
IU vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Northern Iowa (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $8,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/