| UNI vs. UI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,728 Iowa Residents $21,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,964 Iowa Residents $32,927 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,362 Iowa Residents $22,834 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,211 Iowa Residents $34,882 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,058 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,230 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier94.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.00% |
| Favorable32.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower23.40% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Smaller8,945 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,015 |
| Smaller7,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger21,973 |
| Smaller1,210 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,042 |
| Smaller955 | Online Student Population | Larger3,200 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher73% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 591 | Number of faculties | 2,875 |
| Lower$76,630 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,064 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.