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Overview |
UNI | KU | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Lawrence, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 26,708 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #252 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | ku.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | KU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $10,092 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $26,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,950 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,140 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
UNI | KU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 16,204 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 14,234 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1090/1340 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | KU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | KU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $211 |
Diversity |
UNI | KU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | KU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UNI | KU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kansas is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (26,708 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. KU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or KU?
- University of Kansas is 24.4% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,092.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at KU than University of Northern Iowa ($26,960.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than KU ($15,782 vs. $18,950)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.5% lower than costs at University of Kansas ($9,343 vs. $10,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kansas than University of Northern Iowa (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kansas students is 73.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,140 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. KU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or KU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KU or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Kansas (1145) is 95 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming KU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman KU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than KU (87.8%)
UNI vs. KU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or KU? 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 KU and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Kansas (67% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Kansas earn on average $6,900 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $47,700)
- University of Kansas students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,625)
- KU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($211 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/