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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD IU Simpson College ISU| University of Northern Iowa | Kuyper College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 82 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | kuyper.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $25,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $25,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,853 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $17,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 37 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 28 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 935/1170 | ||
| 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 | Kuyper College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $30,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $245 |
Diversity |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNI | Kuyper College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Kuyper 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 Kuyper College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 82 students)
UNI vs. Kuyper College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Kuyper College?
- Kuyper College is 212.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($25,370.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Kuyper College than University of Northern Iowa ($25,370.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Kuyper College ($15,782 vs. $18,853)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kuyper College are 3.9% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,990 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kuyper College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kuyper College students is 176.2% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($17,710 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Kuyper College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Kuyper College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kuyper College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 40 points higher than at Kuyper College (1010)
- Incoming UNI students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Kuyper College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kuyper College (3.34)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Kuyper College (75.7%)
UNI vs. Kuyper College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Kuyper 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 Kuyper College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Kuyper College (67% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $17,500 more per year than Kuyper College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $30,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $3,125 lower median federal student loan debt than Kuyper College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $23,750)
- UNI graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Kuyper College graduates. ($213 vs. $245)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kuyper College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/