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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 | Silver Lake College of the Holy Family | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | SLC | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Manitowoc, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 444 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | sl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | SLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $28,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $28,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 0% |
Admission |
UNI | SLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | - | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UNI | SLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | SLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $39,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,726 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $276 |
Diversity |
UNI | SLC | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 18% |
Students |
UNI | SLC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
UNI | SLC | ||
| 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 SLC based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 444 students)
UNI vs. SLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or SLC?
- Silver Lake College of the Holy Family is 256.3% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($28,900.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at SLC than University of Northern Iowa ($28,900.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 23.2% lower than costs at Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($9,343 vs. $11,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (83% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Northern Iowa students is ?% larger than aid received Silver Lake College of the Holy Family ($6,412 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or SLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SLC or UNI .
UNI vs. SLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or SLC? 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 SLC and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Silver Lake College of the Holy Family (67% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $8,500 more per year than SLC graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $39,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,101 lower median federal student loan debt than SLC graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,726)
- UNI graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than SLC graduates. ($213 vs. $276)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SLC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/