| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$48,450 |
| expensive$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,250 |
| Less$6,381 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,953 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,170 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,160 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier92.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter89.43% |
| Favorable31.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower9.63% |
| 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 | ||
| Larger9,278 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,579 |
| Larger7,711 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,123 |
| Larger1,567 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller456 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller112 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher70% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 559 | Number of faculty | 313 |
| Higher$77,243 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$73,245 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.