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Overview |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 411 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kaplanuniversity.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,356 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,356 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $4,959 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 74% |
Admission |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,965 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $213 |
Diversity |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 411 students)
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus or UNI?
- Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus is 59.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at UNI than Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus ($19,940.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus are 94.6% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($4,959 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Iowa students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Cedar Rapids Campus ($5,325 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus .
Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus 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 Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus.
- The graduation rate at Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus is higher than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,300 more per year than Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $8,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,965)
- UNI graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus graduates. ($213 vs. $299)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Cedar Rapids Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/