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Overview |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 3,295 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #503 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $21,968 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $9,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 71% |
Admission |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 4,363 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 4,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1095/1330 | ||
| 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 | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $277 |
Diversity |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Penn State Erie-Behrend College | ||
| 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Penn State Erie-Behrend College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 3,295 students)
UNI vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Penn State Erie-Behrend College?
- Penn State Erie Behrend College is 89.7% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($15,388.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at Penn State Erie-Behrend College than University of Northern Iowa ($25,854.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Penn State Erie-Behrend College ($15,782 vs. $21,968)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 39% lower than costs at Penn State Erie Behrend College ($9,343 vs. $12,984)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Penn State Erie Behrend College (83% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Erie Behrend College students is 51% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,685 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Penn State Erie-Behrend College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Erie-Behrend College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Erie Behrend College (1054) is 4 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Penn State Erie-Behrend College (3.49)
- Penn State Erie-Behrend College has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Penn State Erie-Behrend College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Penn State Erie-Behrend 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 Penn State Erie-Behrend College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Penn State Erie Behrend College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Penn State Erie Behrend College earn on average $7,600 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,193 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,818)
- UNI graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Erie-Behrend College graduates. ($213 vs. $277)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Erie-Behrend College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/