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ISU OSU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI UW-Seattle Wisconsin Portland State University Western Washington University Illinois| University of Iowa | University of Oregon | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | UO | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 86% |
Admission |
Iowa | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $218 |
Diversity |
Iowa | UO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 23,163 students)
Iowa vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or UO?
- University of Oregon is 43.6% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at UO than University of Iowa ($39,158.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than UO ($19,587 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 27.6% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($11,476 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oregon than University of Iowa (86% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 2% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($9,959 vs. $9,767)
Iowa vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 45 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at UO (3.73)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or UO? 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 UO and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Oregon (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $10,800 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,616)
- UO graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($218 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/