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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Concordia University-Seward IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Crown College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Crown College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Bonifacius, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 1,583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #941 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christ and Missionary Alliance Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | crown.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Crown College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $28,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $28,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $25,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $17,533 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Crown College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 1,278 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 851 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 960/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Crown College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Crown College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | Crown College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | Crown College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Crown College | ||
| 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 Crown College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 1,583 students)
UNI vs. Crown College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Crown College?
- Crown College is 249.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($28,360.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Crown College than University of Northern Iowa ($28,360.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Crown College ($15,782 vs. $25,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 6.5% lower than costs at Crown College ($9,343 vs. $9,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Crown College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Crown College students is 173.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($17,533 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Crown College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Crown College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Crown College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 31 points higher than at Crown College (1019)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Crown College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Crown College (3.22)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Crown College (66.6%)
UNI vs. Crown College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Crown 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 Crown College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Crown College (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $11,600 more per year than Crown College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Crown College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Crown College graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Crown College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/