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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Grand View University University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake UIU Northwest WMU USD IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Wartburg College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Waverly, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #654 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | wartburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $46,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $46,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,683 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $36,157 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 97% |
Admission |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,779 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 2,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 970/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Wartburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Wartburg College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,444 students)
UNI vs. Wartburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Wartburg College?
- Wartburg College is 476.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($46,740.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.6% higher at Wartburg College than University of Northern Iowa ($46,740.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Wartburg College ($15,782 vs. $23,683)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 10% lower than costs at Wartburg College ($9,343 vs. $10,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wartburg College than University of Northern Iowa (97% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wartburg College students is 463.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($36,157 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Wartburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Wartburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wartburg College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Wartburg College (1105) is 55 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Wartburg College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Wartburg College (3.48)
- Wartburg College has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Wartburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Wartburg College? 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 Wartburg College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Wartburg College (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Wartburg College earn on average $400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Wartburg College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Wartburg College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Wartburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/