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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Maryville University of Saint Louis| University of Iowa | Webster University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 97% |
Admission |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 8% |
Students |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 6,396 students)
Iowa vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Webster University?
- Webster University is 240.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Iowa than Webster University ($30,674.00 vs. $29,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Webster University ($19,587 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 8% lower than costs at Webster University ($11,476 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Iowa (97% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 110.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($20,944 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 55 points higher than at Webster University (1109)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Webster University (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Iowa vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Webster University (71% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,000 more per year than Webster University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/