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Overview |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 83% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1020/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $213 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 8,945 students)
The University of West Florida vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 87.8% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at UNI than The University of West Florida ($19,265.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than UNI ($8,609 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 20.6% lower than costs at The University of West Florida ($9,343 vs. $11,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than University of Northern Iowa (84% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 79.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,515 vs. $6,412)
The University of West Florida vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at The University of West Florida (1053) is 3 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming The University of West Florida students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than The University of West Florida (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $6,500 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($18,750 vs. $20,625)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($193 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/