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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Minnesota State University-Mankato| University of Iowa | Winona State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Winona, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 6,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #528 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | winona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $8,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $15,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $18,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $4,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 6,159 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 4,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 68.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 980/1250 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $248 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Winona State University | ||
| 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 Winona State University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 6,058 students)
Iowa vs. Winona State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Winona State University?
- University of Iowa is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Winona State University for in-state tuition ($9,016.00 vs. $8,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Iowa than Winona State University ($30,979.00 vs. $15,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winona State University than Iowa ($18,919 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 27.1% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($9,924 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than University of Iowa (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 111.4% larger than aid received Winona State University ($9,512 vs. $4,499)
Iowa vs. Winona State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Winona State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Winona State University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 114 points higher than at Winona State University (1050)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Winona State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Winona State University (68.5%)
Iowa vs. Winona State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Winona State 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 Winona State University and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Winona State University (71% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $13,700 more per year than Winona State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $46,100)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $2,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Winona State University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Winona State University graduates. ($223 vs. $248)
- More Winona State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/