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UW-Stout UW-Eau Claire ISU OU Wartburg College Parkside St. Ambrose University UW-La Crosse Northern Illinois UW-Green Bay William Penn University University of Sioux Falls| Upper Iowa University | University of Wisconsin Superior | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Superior, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 2,710 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #885 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | uwsuper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $14,108 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $7,013 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $12,908 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $3,691 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 2,319 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 2,217 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $237 |
Diversity |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 39% | ||
Campus |
UIU | UW-Superior | ||
| 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 UW-Superior based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,710 students)
UIU vs. UW-Superior Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or UW-Superior?
- Upper Iowa University is 398.7% more expensive to attend than UW-Superior for in-state tuition ($32,589.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131% higher at UIU than University of Wisconsin Superior ($32,589.00 vs. $14,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Superior than UIU ($12,908 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Superior are 37.5% lower than costs at Upper Iowa University ($7,013 vs. $9,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than University of Wisconsin Superior (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 598.7% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Superior ($25,788 vs. $3,691)
UIU vs. UW-Superior Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or UW-Superior? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Superior or UIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Superior (990) is 60 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming UW-Superior students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at UW-Superior (3.32)
- UW-Superior has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. UW-Superior Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or UW-Superior? 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 UW-Superior and UIU.
- The graduation rate at UIU is higher than University of Wisconsin Superior (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Upper Iowa University earn on average $4,400 more per year than UW-Superior graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,700)
- University of Wisconsin Superior students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $24,000)
- UW-Superior graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($237 vs. $248)
- More UW-Superior graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/