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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University Creighton University| University of Iowa | University of Northern Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | UNI | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 83% |
Admission |
Iowa | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1020/1330 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $213 |
Diversity |
Iowa | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | UNI | ||
| 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 UNI based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 8,945 students)
Iowa vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or UNI?
- University of Iowa is 7.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Iowa than University of Northern Iowa ($30,674.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Iowa ($15,782 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($9,343 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than University of Iowa (83% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 55.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,959 vs. $6,412)
Iowa vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 114 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or UNI? 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 UNI and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Northern Iowa (71% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $12,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $991 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,616)
- UNI graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($213 vs. $223)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/