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Overview |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 96% |
Admission |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UNI | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 503.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154% higher at University of St Thomas than University of Northern Iowa ($48,930.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of St Thomas ($15,782 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 34.7% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($9,343 vs. $12,587)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of St Thomas than University of Northern Iowa (96% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 403.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($32,284 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 152 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
UNI vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and UNI.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than University of Northern Iowa (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $14,300 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of St Thomas graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than University of St Thomas graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/