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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College UIU| Principia College | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | UNI | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 83% |
Admission |
Principia College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $213 |
Diversity |
Principia College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Principia College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or UNI?
- Principia College is 284.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Principia College than University of Northern Iowa ($31,200.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Principia College ($15,782 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 37.8% lower than costs at Principia College ($9,343 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than University of Northern Iowa (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 321.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($27,051 vs. $6,412)
Principia College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/