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Iowa ISU GVSU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Albion College Detroit Mercy- UDM- U of D- University of Detroit| University of Northern Iowa | Aquinas College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | AQ | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,265 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #819 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | aquinas.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | AQ | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $36,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $36,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,572 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $30,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | AQ | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,116 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1000/1180 | ||
| 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 |
UNI | AQ | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | AQ | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNI | AQ | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | AQ | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 13% | ||
Campus |
UNI | AQ | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than AQ based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,265 students)
UNI vs. AQ Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or AQ?
- Aquinas College is 349.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($36,480.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.4% higher at AQ than University of Northern Iowa ($36,480.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than AQ ($15,782 vs. $18,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 13.2% lower than costs at Aquinas College ($9,343 vs. $10,572)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aquinas College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aquinas College students is 368.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($30,049 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. AQ Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or AQ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AQ or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Aquinas College (1090) is 40 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming AQ students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at AQ (3.52)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than AQ (90.8%)
UNI vs. AQ Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or AQ? 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 AQ and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Aquinas College (67% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $7,700 more per year than AQ graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $40,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AQ graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than AQ graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AQ students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/