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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 927 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,180 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,180 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,910 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,620 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,614 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $213 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff University | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 927 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or UNI?
- Briar Cliff University is 309.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($33,180.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.2% higher at Briar Cliff University than University of Northern Iowa ($33,180.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Briar Cliff University ($15,782 vs. $21,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 6.1% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($9,343 vs. $9,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than University of Northern Iowa (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 315.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($26,614 vs. $6,412)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff University or UNI? 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 UNI and Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Briar Cliff University (67% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,200 more per year than Briar Cliff University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,500)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($213 vs. $253)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Briar Cliff University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/