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Iowa ISU Indiana State UNOMAHA IU Southeast University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Notre Dame College Wartburg College WMU USD| Indiana University South Bend | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,446 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #936 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,216 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,090 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,152 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 74% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,777 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,388 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $213 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 9% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than IU South Bend based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 4,446 students)
IU South Bend vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 12.1% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($8,396.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at IU South Bend than University of Northern Iowa ($21,356.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than UNI ($8,090 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 16.3% lower than costs at Indiana University South Bend ($9,648 vs. $11,216)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University South Bend than University of Northern Iowa (76% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University South Bend students is 53.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,152 vs. $5,325)
IU South Bend vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 95 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than IU South Bend (86%)
IU South Bend vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Indiana University South Bend (67% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $10,600 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,905 lower median federal student loan debt than IU South Bend graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,530)
- UNI graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than IU South Bend graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/