| VU vs. UNI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#257 in National Universities #12 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$48,450 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,250 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State |
| More$33,953 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,381 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,160 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,170 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter89.43% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.74% |
| Lower9.63% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.10% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,579 | Total Enrollment | Larger9,278 |
| Smaller2,123 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,711 |
| Smaller456 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,567 |
| Smaller112 | Online Student Population | Larger1,482 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher70% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Lower75% | Retention Rate | Higher82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,064) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 313 | Number of faculty | 559 |
| Lower$73,245 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$77,243 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.