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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College Missouri State University-Springfield| University of Northern Iowa | Northland College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Northland College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1121/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $278 |
Diversity |
UNI | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 50% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Northland 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 518 students)
UNI vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Northland College?
- Northland College is 389.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.2% higher at Northland College than University of Northern Iowa ($39,719.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Northland College ($15,782 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 3.7% lower than costs at Northland College ($9,343 vs. $9,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northland College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northland College students is 364.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($29,780 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 68 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Northland College (68.4%)
UNI vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Northland 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 Northland College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Northland College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $12,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,900)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,318 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,943)
- UNI graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($213 vs. $278)
- More Northland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/