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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 1,472 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #577 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $48,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $48,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $11,062 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $23,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $38,519 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 2,543 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 978/1235 | ||
| 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 | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,472 students)
Iowa vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 437.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($48,490.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at Wartburg College than University of Iowa ($48,490.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Wartburg College ($20,121 vs. $23,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wartburg College are 14% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($11,062 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than University of Iowa (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 305% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($38,519 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 59 points higher than at Wartburg College (1105)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Wartburg College (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Iowa (84.7%)
Iowa vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Wartburg 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 Wartburg College and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Wartburg College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $11,700 more per year than Wartburg College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $5,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $27,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($223 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/