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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| 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 | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/