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Overview |
UIU | SNC | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | De Pere, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,165 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #424 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | snc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | SNC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $43,532 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $43,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $12,698 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $27,236 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $28,988 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | SNC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 3,338 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 3,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1066/1220 | ||
| 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 | SNC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | SNC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UIU | SNC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UIU | SNC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 25% | ||
Campus |
UIU | SNC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Upper Iowa University is larger than than SNC based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,165 students)
UIU vs. SNC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or SNC?
- Saint Norbert College is 141.8% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($43,532.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.8% higher at SNC than Upper Iowa University ($43,532.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Upper Iowa University than SNC ($22,427 vs. $27,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 30% lower than costs at Saint Norbert College ($9,770 vs. $12,698)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Norbert College than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Norbert College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($28,988 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. SNC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or SNC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNC or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Saint Norbert College (1125) is 195 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming SNC students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman SNC students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than SNC (92.2%)
UIU vs. SNC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or SNC? 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 SNC and UIU.
- The graduation rate at SNC is higher than Upper Iowa University (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Norbert College earn on average $8,800 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($50,900 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SNC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than SNC graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More SNC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/