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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Minnesota Illinois Miami Michigan State St Olaf| University of Iowa | University of St Thomas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 96% |
Admission |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $268 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 University of St Thomas based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 9,025 students)
Iowa vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 461.7% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Iowa ($48,930.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than University of St Thomas ($19,587 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 9.7% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,476 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Iowa (96% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 224.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($32,284 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 38 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
Iowa vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of Iowa (74% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $2,200 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,384 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($223 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas 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/