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Iowa ISU UNOMAHA University of Minnesota-Duluth Drake Northwest Wartburg College WMU USD OU IU Simpson College| University of Northern Iowa | York College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | York College | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 14/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 800/1125 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $268 |
Diversity |
UNI | York College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 66% | ||
Campus |
UNI | York 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 York College based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 626 students)
UNI vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or York College?
- York College is 152.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at York College than University of Northern Iowa ($20,450.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than York College ($15,782 vs. $17,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 3.8% lower than costs at University of Northern Iowa ($9,000 vs. $9,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 113.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($13,665 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 100 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming UNI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at York College (3.02)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than York College (57.3%)
UNI vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or York 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 York College and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than York College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $9,400 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $38,300)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $5,375 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($20,625 vs. $26,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($213 vs. $268)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College 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/