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Iowa ISU Augsburg College University of St Thomas Minnesota UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD| University of Northern Iowa | Hamline University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $250 |
Diversity |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Hamline University | ||
| 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 Hamline University based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 2,638 students)
UNI vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 461.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.4% higher at Hamline University than University of Northern Iowa ($45,540.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Hamline University ($15,782 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 20% lower than costs at Hamline University ($9,343 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 414.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($33,013 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 77 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
UNI vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Hamline 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 Hamline University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than University of Northern Iowa (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $7,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Hamline University graduates. ($20,625 vs. $24,250)
- UNI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Hamline University graduates. ($213 vs. $250)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/