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Overview |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $266 |
Diversity |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 64% | ||
Campus |
UNI | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than St. Ambrose University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,747 students)
UNI vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or St. Ambrose University ?
- Saint Ambrose University is 322.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($34,290.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78% higher at St. Ambrose University than University of Northern Iowa ($34,290.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than St. Ambrose University ($15,782 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 28.3% lower than costs at Saint Ambrose University ($9,343 vs. $11,988)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Ambrose University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Ambrose University students is 297.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,476 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is the same at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
UNI vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Saint Ambrose University (67% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $600 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,139 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,764)
- UNI graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than St. Ambrose University graduates. ($213 vs. $266)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Ambrose University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/