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Iowa ISU Carroll University Loras College Wisconsin UNOMAHA Marquette University University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest University of St Thomas Wartburg College| University of Northern Iowa | Saint Norbert College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | SNC | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,882 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #420 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $42,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $42,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $26,983 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $28,627 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,918 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1010/1270 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UNI | SNC | ||
| 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 SNC based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,882 students)
UNI vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 421.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($42,304.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.6% higher at SNC than University of Northern Iowa ($42,304.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than SNC ($15,782 vs. $26,983)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 30.6% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($9,343 vs. $12,202)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 346.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($28,627 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 75 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming SNC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at SNC (3.57)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than SNC (83.6%)
UNI vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or SNC? 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 SNC and UNI.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than University of Northern Iowa (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $3,200 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/