| UNI vs. VU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana 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 | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,728 Iowa Residents $21,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$46,588 |
| expensive$11,362 Iowa Residents $22,834 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,764 |
| Less$7,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 28 ACT |
| Easier94.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter94.15% |
| Favorable32.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.38% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger8,945 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,958 |
| Larger7,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,349 |
| Larger1,210 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller609 |
| Larger955 | Online Student Population | Smaller93 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher69% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher83% | Retention Rate | Lower77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 591 | Number of faculties | 338 |
| Higher$76,630 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$70,011 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.