| UNI vs. Drake |
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$51,960 |
| expensive$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,825 |
| Less$6,381 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$30,485 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier92.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter63.85% |
| Favorable31.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.80% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger9,278 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,345 |
| Larger7,711 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,585 |
| Smaller1,567 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,760 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller546 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 559 | Number of faculty | 454 |
| Lower$77,243 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$93,608 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.