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Overview |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 83% |
Admission |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $213 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 8,945 students)
Arkansas vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Arkansas than University of Northern Iowa ($25,420.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Arkansas ($15,782 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 32.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,343 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than University of Arkansas (83% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,474 vs. $6,412)
Arkansas vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 104 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Arkansas (67% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $2,700 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($213 vs. $222)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas 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/