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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD NSU IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Union College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNI | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 59% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 694 students)
UNI vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Union College?
- Union College is 219.6% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Union College than University of Northern Iowa ($25,920.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Union College ($15,782 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 20.6% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($7,750 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 138.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($15,293 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is the same at Union College (1050)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or Union 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 Union College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Union College (67% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $1,500 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $46,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College 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/