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Overview |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $213 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Lewis University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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 Lewis University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 6,636 students)
Lewis University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or UNI?
- Lewis University is 347.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($37,592.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Lewis University than University of Northern Iowa ($37,592.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Lewis University ($15,931 vs. $19,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 25.8% lower than costs at Lewis University ($9,648 vs. $12,140)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 399.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,606 vs. $5,325)
Lewis University vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Lewis University (1051) is 1 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Lewis University (3.6)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Lewis University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $3,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,625)
- UNI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($213 vs. $254)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lewis University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/