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Overview |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,013 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #509 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,396 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,648 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,931 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,325 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 98% |
Admission |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,913 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 4,638 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.5% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UNI | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 3,855 students)
UNI vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 23.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at USC Aiken than University of Northern Iowa ($20,856.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than UNI ($11,697 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,736 vs. $9,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than University of Northern Iowa (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 82.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,701 vs. $5,325)
UNI vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 74 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
UNI vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,100 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,600)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/