| Central vs. UIU |
#132 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #29 in Federal Region VII Universities #17 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$19,000 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $18,958 |
| Less$10,764 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,470 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,100 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower970 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier79.24% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter54.23% |
| Lower22.49% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.35% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller1,169 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,072 |
| Smaller1,169 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,463 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 609 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,114 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower57% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,405) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 752) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,660) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,172) |
| Faculties | ||
| 13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 120 | Number of faculties | 412 |
| Higher$68,690 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$56,227 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.