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Iowa ISU Aurora University UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | North Central University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | North Central University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | northcentral.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | North Central University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $9,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $23,694 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $18,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 94% |
Admission |
UNI | North Central University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 621 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 39.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 950/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNI | North Central University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | North Central University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | North Central University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | North Central University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNI | North Central University | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 984 students)
UNI vs. North Central University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or North Central University?
- North Central University is 239.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.9% higher at North Central University than University of Northern Iowa ($28,500.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than North Central University ($15,931 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,380 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Central University than University of Northern Iowa (94% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 247.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,521 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. North Central University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or North Central University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Central University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 26 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than North Central University (90.8%)
UNI vs. North Central University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or North Central 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 North Central University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than North Central University (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $14,400 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $33,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Central University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/