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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Missouri State University-Springfield IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Southwest Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $218 |
Diversity |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| 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 Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 2,155 students)
UNI vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 225% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.9% higher at Southwest Baptist University than University of Northern Iowa ($27,290.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Southwest Baptist University ($15,931 vs. $19,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,952 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than University of Northern Iowa (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 244.3% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($18,334 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 8 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than UNI (94.4%)
UNI vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Southwest Baptist University (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $11,000 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $462 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,087)
- UNI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($213 vs. $218)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/