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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Cottey College Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 532 students)
UNI vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 221.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Stephens College than University of Northern Iowa ($27,000.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Stephens College ($15,931 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 35.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($9,648 vs. $13,098)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 264.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($19,424 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 14 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Stephens College (91.5%)
UNI vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Stephens 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 Stephens College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Stephens College (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $10,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $37,400)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/