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Overview |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Flint, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 6,130 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #614 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | umflint.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $13,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $30,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $13,456 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $12,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $11,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 95% |
Admission |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 8,870 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 6,105 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 8.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 22, 2026 |
Academics |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNI | UM-Flint | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 6,130 students)
UNI vs. UM-Flint Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or UM-Flint?
- University of Michigan Flint is 59.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($13,390.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at UM-Flint than University of Northern Iowa ($30,650.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than UNI ($12,344 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 39.5% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($9,648 vs. $13,456)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than University of Northern Iowa (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 115% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,448 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. UM-Flint Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or UM-Flint? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UM-Flint or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 58 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UM-Flint (3.54)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than UM-Flint (68.8%)
UNI vs. UM-Flint Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or UM-Flint? 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 UM-Flint and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Michigan Flint (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,200 more per year than UM-Flint graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/