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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College WSC| University of Northern Iowa | Hastings College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 936 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 42% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Hastings 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Hastings College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 936 students)
UNI vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Hastings College?
- Hastings College is 301.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.2% higher at Hastings College than University of Northern Iowa ($32,600.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Hastings College ($15,782 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 19.8% lower than costs at Hastings College ($9,343 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 303.7% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($25,885 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 5 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Hastings College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Hastings College (3.5)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
UNI vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Hastings 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 Hastings College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Hastings College (67% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $2,700 more per year than Hastings College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $45,000)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/