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Overview |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 1020/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $213 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or UNI?
- Goshen College is 352% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,660.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.3% higher at Goshen College than University of Northern Iowa ($36,660.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Goshen College ($15,782 vs. $19,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 18.8% lower than costs at Goshen College ($9,343 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 347.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($28,700 vs. $6,412)
Goshen College vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 9 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Goshen College (93.5%)
Goshen College vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (73% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $7,300 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $524 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($20,101 vs. $20,625)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($207 vs. $213)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/