Southern Connecticut State vs University of Northern Iowa
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Southern Connecticut State UniversityNew Haven, CTCatholic life on campusUniversity of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of Northern Iowa has the higher graduation rate: 68% against 50% at Southern Connecticut State.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Northern Iowa has the lower price after aid: $10,863 a year, against $17,736 at Southern Connecticut State.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Northern Iowa: $15,901 a year, against $20,857 at Southern Connecticut State.
- Median debt is lower at University of Northern Iowa: $19,691, against $22,250 at Southern Connecticut State.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
1 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
New Haven, CT
Cedar Falls, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
8,820
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.
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
91%
93%
Average SAT
1122
ACT middle 50%
19–26
Graduation rate
50%
68%
First-year retention
78%
82%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,857
$15,901
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$17,736
$10,863
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$18,729
$11,751
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$19,437
$14,099
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$22,532
$17,740
Net price, over $110,000 income
$27,809
$18,706
Median debt
$22,250
$19,691
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,043
$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.
Southern Connecticut State University · University of Northern Iowa