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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College UIU| University of Northern Iowa | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 8,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | pnw.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $7,594 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $14,795 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $9,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $9,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $6,420 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 85% |
Admission |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 6,394 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 4,516 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 70.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 26.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Purdue Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 8,679 students)
UNI vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Purdue Northwest?
- University of Northern Iowa is 10.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,396.00 vs. $7,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at UNI than Purdue University Northwest ($19,940.00 vs. $14,795.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than UNI ($9,637 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 6.1% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,097 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Northwest than University of Northern Iowa (85% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Northwest students is 20.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($6,420 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or UNI .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Purdue Northwest (70.6%)
UNI vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Purdue Northwest? 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 Northwest and UNI.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/