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Overview |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Wingate, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,072 | 3,396 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #737 | #825 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | wingate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,589 | $40,706 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,589 | $40,706 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,644 | $10,444 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,563 | $18,823 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,788 | $36,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,405 | 20,292 | ||
| Admitted | 762 | 17,482 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 4.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1050 | 980/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $274 |
Diversity |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UIU | Wingate University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 3,072 students)
UIU vs. Wingate University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or Wingate University?
- Wingate University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than UIU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Wingate University than Upper Iowa University ($40,706.00 vs. $32,589.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than UIU ($18,823 vs. $24,563)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 8.3% lower than costs at Wingate University ($9,644 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 40.6% larger than aid received Upper Iowa University ($36,262 vs. $25,788)
UIU vs. Wingate University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or Wingate University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wingate University or UIU .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 110 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman UIU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UIU (54.2%)
UIU vs. Wingate University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or Wingate 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 Wingate University and UIU.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Upper Iowa University (53% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $10,800 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,100)
- Upper Iowa University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,500)
- UIU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($248 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/