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ISU BYU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Southern Utah University Wisconsin Illinois Miami Utah| University of Iowa | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 89% |
Admission |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $140 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 27,943 students)
Iowa vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Utah State University?
- University of Iowa is 4.8% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($8,711.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Iowa than Utah State University ($30,674.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Iowa ($14,577 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 39.4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($8,232 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than University of Iowa (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Iowa students is 1.5% larger than aid received Utah State University ($9,959 vs. $9,808)
Iowa vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 80 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Iowa (86%)
Iowa vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or Utah State 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 Utah State University and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Utah State University (71% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $11,200 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $8,006 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($13,610 vs. $21,616)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($140 vs. $223)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/