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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 532 students)
Iowa vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 199.5% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Iowa than Stephens College ($30,979.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Stephens College ($20,121 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 3.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($12,616 vs. $13,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 104.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($19,424 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 128 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Stephens College (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $22,400 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $37,400)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/