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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA Cornell College University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD Knox College Albion College| University of Northern Iowa | Ripon College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Ripon, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 766 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | ripon.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $49,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $49,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $21,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $38,826 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 2,142 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 1,742 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Ripon College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $49,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $289 |
Diversity |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Ripon College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 35% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Ripon 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 Ripon College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 766 students)
UNI vs. Ripon College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Ripon College?
- Ripon College is 507.8% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($49,300.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.9% higher at Ripon College than University of Northern Iowa ($49,300.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Ripon College ($15,782 vs. $21,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 1.6% lower than costs at Ripon College ($9,343 vs. $9,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ripon College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ripon College students is 505.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($38,826 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Ripon College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Ripon College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ripon College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Ripon College (1105) is 55 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Ripon College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ripon College (3.41)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ripon College (81.3%)
UNI vs. Ripon College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Ripon 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 Ripon College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at Ripon College is higher than University of Northern Iowa (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Ripon College earn on average $1,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $7,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Ripon College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $28,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Ripon College graduates. ($213 vs. $289)
- More Ripon College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/