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Iowa Utah State University ISU BYU Utah San Jose State UNLV UVU Cal State Long Beach WSU UNOMAHA DSC| University of Northern Iowa | Southern Utah University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $130 |
Diversity |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Southern Utah University | ||
| 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Southern Utah University?
- University of Northern Iowa is 35% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at Southern Utah University than University of Northern Iowa ($19,822.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than UNI ($12,681 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 11% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($8,416 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than University of Northern Iowa (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 46.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,369 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or UNI .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 28 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southern Utah University (3.58)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
UNI vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Southern Utah University (67% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $4,400 more per year than Southern Utah University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $43,300)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $8,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($12,575 vs. $20,625)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($130 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Utah University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/