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Overview |
Illinois | UNI | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,916 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #106 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,474 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,446 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,720 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,544 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,552 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 83% |
Admission |
Illinois | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 63,257 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 28,354 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.1% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
Illinois | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $213 |
Diversity |
Illinois | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Illinois | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (56,916 students vs. 8,945 students)
Illinois vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or UNI?
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is 53.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($12,474.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at Illinois than University of Northern Iowa ($30,446.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than UNI ($14,544 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 36.1% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($9,343 vs. $12,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (83% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 158.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($16,552 vs. $6,412)
Illinois vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 255 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Illinois (44.8%)
Illinois vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Northern Iowa (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $18,800 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $47,700)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,625)
- Illinois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/