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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | SNC | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 1,882 students)
Iowa vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 385.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at SNC than University of Iowa ($42,304.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than SNC ($19,587 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 6.3% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($11,476 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 187.4% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($28,627 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 39 points higher than at SNC (1125)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at SNC (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at SNC (3.57)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than SNC (83.6%)
Iowa vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or SNC? 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 SNC and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Saint Norbert College (71% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $8,900 more per year than SNC graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,900)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/