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University of Northern Iowa (UNI) vs Utah State University (USU)

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Utah State University (USU), located in the vibrant city of Logan, Utah, stand as two distinct academic powerhouses. UNI, with its acceptance rate of 88%, welcomes a diverse student body, while USU, with a slightly lower acceptance rate of 84%, attracts students from across the nation. Both universities offer a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with popular majors in business, education, and engineering. While UNI boasts a higher graduation rate of 68%, USU excels in student diversity, with 20% of its student body comprising ethnic minorities. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
University of Northern Iowa logo

University of Northern Iowa

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Utah State University

Overview

Location Cedar Falls, Iowa Logan, Utah
Campus setting City: Small City: Small
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 81.0% 74.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 85.8% 92.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $60
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $55
SAT range 980 - 1190 1080 - 1310
ACT range 20 - 26 21 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 3.0% 13.0%
Students submitting ACT score 66.0% 79.0%
Total number of applicants 4,772 15,567
Total number of admissions given out 4,094 14,420
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,553 4,223
Yield rate 37.9% 29.3%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $21,409
Out of state: $32,109
In state: $22,168
Out of state: $37,288
Average net price $15,231 $14,529
Tuition
In state: $7,780
Out of state: $18,480
In state: $8,042
Out of state: $23,162
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,699
Meal plan: $4,461
Room/dormitory: $2,410
Meal plan: $3,630
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 76.0%
Average amount $6,227 		86.0%
Average amount $9,802
Students receiving federal student loan 47.0%
Average amount $5,115 		19.0%
Average amount $4,808
Students taking out private loans 8.0%
Average amount $7,770 		2.0%
Average amount $13,673

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 7,967
Men 38.9% Women 61.1% 		24,255
Men 44.3% Women 55.7%
Graduate students 1,250
Men 25.9% Women 74.1% 		3,171
Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Very Low
Out-of-state students 9.5% 29.5%
International students 2.4% 1.4%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Small
Dormitory capacity 3,412 3,125
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Wisconsin Missouri Utah Idaho California Colorado Texas

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Education
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Liberal Arts
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Education
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 21:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome

Graduation rate 68.9% 55.8%
Dropout rate 9.5% 42.1%
Transferred out 20.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $60,668
  • Year 2: $60,771
  • Year 3: $72,923
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $56,120
  • Year 2: $60,399
  • Year 3: $71,051
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,778
  • Year 2: $68,666
  • Year 3: $70,112
Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,521
  • Year 2: $63,997
  • Year 3: $65,647
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,320
  • Year 2: $58,673
  • Year 3: $65,408
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $57,657
  • Year 3: $63,798
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,695
  • Year 2: $52,908
  • Year 3: $60,640
Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $52,123
  • Year 2: $49,752
  • Year 3: $57,498
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,675
  • Year 2: $55,151
  • Year 3: $57,318
Real Estate (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $51,372
  • Year 2: $45,221
  • Year 3: $57,298
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $76,930
  • Year 3: $91,309
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $79,921
  • Year 2: $72,587
  • Year 3: $83,986
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $82,635
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $80,718
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,903
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $78,293
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,345
  • Year 2: $64,990
  • Year 3: $75,576
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $65,935
  • Year 2: $63,501
  • Year 3: $75,056
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,303
  • Year 2: $58,334
  • Year 3: $72,352
Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,967
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $71,503
Air Transportation (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $35,228
  • Year 2: $35,416
  • Year 3: $70,839
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $62,717
  • Year 2: $61,728
  • Year 3: $69,682

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