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Overview |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Jersey City, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 3,673 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #610 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | saintpeters.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $39,954 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $39,954 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $17,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $14,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $35,708 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 4,381 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 3,966 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/21 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 970/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Saint Peters; SPC | ||
| 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
- Saint Peter's University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,673 students vs. 3,102 students)
UIU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Saint Peters; SPC?
- Saint Peter's University is 122% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($39,954.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122% higher at Saint Peters; SPC than Upper Iowa University ($39,954.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Peter's University than UIU ($14,486 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 80% lower than costs at Saint Peter's University ($9,770 vs. $17,590)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Peter's University than Upper Iowa University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Peter's University students is 37.4% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($35,708 vs. $25,995)
UIU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Saint Peters; SPC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Peters; SPC or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Upper Iowa University (930) is 12 points higher than at Saint Peters; SPC (918)
- Incoming UIU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (20) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (19)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Saint Peters; SPC (3.31)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Saint Peters; SPC (90.5%)
UIU vs. Saint Peters; SPC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or Saint Peters; SPC? 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 Saint Peters; SPC and UIU.
- The graduation rate at Saint Peters; SPC is higher than Upper Iowa University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Saint Peter's University earn on average $6,300 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- UIU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Peters; SPC graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More UIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Peters; SPC 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/