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Iowa ISU Texas Tech UT Dallas UT Arlington UT Austin SFASU UH UNT A&M Commerce Tarleton SHSU| University of Northern Iowa | The University of Texas at Tyler | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 74% |
Admission |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 24, 2024 |
Academics |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $192 |
Diversity |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 2% | ||
Campus |
UNI | UT Tyler | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or UT Tyler?
- University of Northern Iowa is 9.7% more expensive to attend than UT Tyler for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at UT Tyler than University of Northern Iowa ($23,232.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than UNI ($13,248 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 6% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Tyler ($9,343 vs. $9,908)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Northern Iowa than The University of Texas at Tyler (83% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 49.9% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($9,612 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or UNI .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 9 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than UT Tyler (93.9%)
UNI vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (67% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $1,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,700)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $1,993 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($18,632 vs. $20,625)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($192 vs. $213)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/