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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $213 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | UNI | ||
| 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
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or UNI?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 285.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than University of Northern Iowa ($31,250.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Graceland University-Lamoni ($15,782 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 8.1% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($9,343 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 364% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($29,753 vs. $6,412)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 89 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming UNI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $6,700 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $2,919 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,544)
- UNI graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($213 vs. $243)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/