| 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 |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$20,988 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$19,475 |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $20,185 |
| Less$11,133 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,041 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,100 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter86.17% | Acceptance Rate | Easier96.46% |
| Lower21.02% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable33.94% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller1,084 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,941 |
| Smaller1,084 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger3,054 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 887 |
| - | Online Student Population | 2,959 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher66% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| Lower30% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher36% |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower68% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty25 to 1 |
| 103 | Number of faculty | 214 |
| Higher$70,020 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$55,503 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.