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ISU Ohio State IU UC Purdue University of Dayton University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Ohio University Wisconsin Illinois| University of Iowa | Miami University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Miami | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 92% |
Admission |
Iowa | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $255 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Miami | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Miami based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 19,107 students)
Iowa vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Miami?
- Miami University is 64.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Miami than University of Iowa ($35,371.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Miami ($19,587 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 37.9% lower than costs at Miami University ($11,476 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Iowa (92% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 48.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($14,752 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 95 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Miami students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Iowa (3.81)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Miami? 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 Miami and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Iowa (81% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $5,500 more per year than Miami graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,300)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,750)
- Iowa graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($223 vs. $255)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/