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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | St Catherine University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 3,533 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #282 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | stkate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $48,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $48,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $22,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $36,206 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 99% |
Admission |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 1,703 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 1,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1155/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $289 |
Diversity |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | St. Kate's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than St. Kate's based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 3,533 students)
Iowa vs. St. Kate's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or St. Kate's?
- St Catherine University is 442% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($48,864.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.7% higher at St. Kate's than University of Iowa ($48,864.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than St. Kate's ($20,121 vs. $22,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St Catherine University are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,636 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Catherine University than University of Iowa (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Catherine University students is 280.6% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($36,206 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. St. Kate's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or St. Kate's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Kate's or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 132 points higher than at St. Kate's (1032)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Kate's (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at St. Kate's (3.62)
- St. Kate's has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. St. Kate's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or St. Kate's? 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 St. Kate's and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than St Catherine University (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $9,700 more per year than St. Kate's graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $50,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $6,384 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Kate's graduates. ($21,616 vs. $28,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than St. Kate's graduates. ($223 vs. $289)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Kate's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/