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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $250 |
Diversity |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 2,638 students)
ISU vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 424.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Hamline University than Iowa State University ($45,540.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Hamline University ($15,310 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 19.8% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,358 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 198.9% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($33,013 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 15 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
ISU vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Hamline University? 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 Hamline University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is the same as at Hamline University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $1,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $382 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $24,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($246 vs. $250)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/