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Overview |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 47% |
Admission |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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 | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $230 |
Diversity |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Wisconsin?
- University of Wisconsin Madison is 14.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($9,273.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.8% higher at Wisconsin than University of Northern Iowa ($37,904.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than UNI ($13,376 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 38% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($9,343 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than University of Wisconsin Madison (83% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 74.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,171 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 250 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
UNI vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and UNI.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Northern Iowa (82% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $17,100 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($213 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/