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ISU CU Boulder IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin BYU Illinois Miami Utah State University| University of Iowa | University of Utah | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Utah | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Salt Lake City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 34,734 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #237 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | utah.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Utah | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $8,175 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $28,697 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $11,437 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $12,399 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $9,696 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Iowa | Utah | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 21,072 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 18,781 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 29.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Utah | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Utah | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $61,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $155 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Utah | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Utah | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Utah | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Utah is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (34,734 students vs. 30,015 students)
Iowa vs. Utah Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Utah?
- University of Iowa is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Utah for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $8,175.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Iowa than University of Utah ($30,674.00 vs. $28,697.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Utah than Iowa ($12,399 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Utah are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,437 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Utah than University of Iowa (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 2.7% larger than aid received University of Utah ($9,959 vs. $9,696)
Iowa vs. Utah Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Utah? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 34 points higher than at Utah (1130)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Utah (3.64)
- Utah has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Utah Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Utah? 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 Utah and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Utah (71% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Utah earn on average $1,500 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $59,800)
- University of Utah students graduate with a $6,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,616)
- Utah graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($155 vs. $223)
- More Utah 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/