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Overview |
Idaho | UNI | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 8,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #414 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $8,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $19,265 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $9,343 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $15,782 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $6,412 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Idaho | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 4,594 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 4,362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 32.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $213 |
Diversity |
Idaho | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Idaho | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | 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 Idaho is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 8,945 students)
Idaho vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or UNI?
- University of Northern Iowa is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Idaho than University of Northern Iowa ($25,418.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than UNI ($14,954 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 5.9% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($9,343 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 73.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,105 vs. $6,412)
Idaho vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 11 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Idaho (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $800 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,900)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,279)
- UNI graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($213 vs. $251)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/