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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College Bellevue University WMU USD IU Chamberlain College of Nursing-Virginia| University of Northern Iowa | Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 149 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | kaplanuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $13,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $13,356 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $4,959 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 0% |
Admission |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $28,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $299 |
Diversity |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 149 students)
UNI vs. Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus?
- Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus is 59.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($13,356.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.3% higher at UNI than Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus ($19,940.00 vs. $13,356.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus are 94.6% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($4,959 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus (74% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Iowa students is ?% larger than aid received Purdue Global Cedar Falls Campus ($5,325 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus or UNI .
UNI vs. Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus? 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 Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus and UNI.
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,300 more per year than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $8,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,965)
- UNI graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus graduates. ($213 vs. $299)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Global-Cedar Falls Campus students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/