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Overview |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $250 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 2,638 students)
Iowa vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 422.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Hamline University than University of Iowa ($45,540.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Hamline University ($19,587 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,213 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 231.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($33,013 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 37 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Iowa vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Hamline University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $4,700 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $2,634 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,250)
- Iowa graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($223 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/