University of Iowa Comparison

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Overview

Iowa
Location Iowa City, IA
Setting Small City
Enrollment 30,015
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #224
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website uiowa.edu
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Costs

Iowa
Tuition (In State) $8,711
Tuition (Out of State) $30,674
Room & Board $11,476
Avg Net Price $19,587
Avg Grant Aid $9,959
% Receiving Grant Aid 82%

Admission

Iowa
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 25,729
Admitted 22,128
Acceptance Rate 86%
Enrolled % 23.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.81
Typical High School Grades A-
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/28
SAT Range 1130/1340
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2025

Academics

Iowa
Student to Faculty Ratio 16:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (18%)
  • Social Sciences (9%)
  • Health Professions (9%)
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities (8%)
  • Communication (8%)

Outcomes

Iowa
Graduation Rate 71%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $59,800
Making Student Loan Payments 70%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,616
Median Loan Payment $223

Diversity

Iowa
% Men 44%
% Women 56%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 67%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 7%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 12%
% Unknown Race 4%

Students

Iowa
% In-State 54%
% Out-of-State 45%

Campus

Iowa
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/