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Overview |
UNI | UW | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 94% |
Admission |
UNI | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
UNI | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $191 |
Diversity |
UNI | UW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
UNI | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UNI | UW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wyoming is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or UW?
- University of Northern Iowa is 69% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at UW than University of Northern Iowa ($19,950.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than UNI ($12,819 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 24.3% lower than costs at University of Wyoming ($9,343 vs. $11,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than University of Northern Iowa (94% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 39.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,942 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Wyoming (1122) is 72 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming UW students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than UNI (94.9%)
UNI vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or UW? 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 UW and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Wyoming (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $3,700 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,700)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than UNI graduates. ($18,500 vs. $20,625)
- UW graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than UNI graduates. ($191 vs. $213)
- More UW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/