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Colorado State University Global vs University of Northern Iowa

Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.

At a glance

  • For families earning up to $30,000, University of Northern Iowa has the lower price after aid: $10,863 a year, against $16,510 at Colorado State University Global.
  • Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Colorado State University Global: $76,813, against $55,177 at University of Northern Iowa.
  • Median debt is lower at University of Northern Iowa: $19,691, against $25,000 at Colorado State University Global.
  • Colorado State University Global admits 98% of applicants, and University of Northern Iowa admits 93%.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Denver, CO
Cedar Falls, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
9,507
9,013
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
98%
93%
Average SAT
1122
ACT middle 50%
19–26
Graduation rate
68%
First-year retention
74%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$16,510
$15,901
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,510
$10,863
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,751
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$14,099
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$17,740
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,706
Median debt
$25,000
$19,691
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$76,813
$55,177

The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.

Colorado State University Global · University of Northern Iowa

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