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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Marquette University| University of Iowa | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 853 students)
Iowa vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 110.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at Iowa than William Jewell College ($30,674.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than William Jewell College ($19,587 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,130 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than University of Iowa (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 35.1% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($13,451 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 4 points higher than at William Jewell College (1160)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at William Jewell College (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Iowa vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than William Jewell College (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $11,300 more per year than William Jewell College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $48,500)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $3,384 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($21,616 vs. $25,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($223 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/