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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Campbell University ISU SCAD| Upper Iowa University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | CSU | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
UIU | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 |
UIU | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UIU | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UIU | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,545 students vs. 3,102 students)
UIU vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or CSU?
- Charleston Southern University is 68.8% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($30,380.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.8% higher at CSU than Upper Iowa University ($30,380.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than UIU ($21,347 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 18.6% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($9,770 vs. $11,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Charleston Southern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 16% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($25,995 vs. $22,411)
UIU vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 100 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming CSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at CSU (3.24)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than CSU (76.1%)
UIU vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or CSU? 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 CSU and UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than Charleston Southern University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $2,300 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $39,800)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/