- Clarke University is a private school while University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Clarke University has more expensive tuition of $39,600 than UNI ($21,272).
- Clarke University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.19% than UNI (80.83%).
- UNI has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Clarke University (1,070).
- UNI is larger with 8,945 students than Clarke University (965 students).
| Clarke University View More Rivals | University of Northern Iowa View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #14 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Cedar Falls, IA |
| Known as | UNI | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,600 | Undergraduate | $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state |
| $12,224 | Graduate | $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state |
| $24,206 | Financial Aid | $7,433 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 63.19% | Acceptance Rate | 80.83% |
| 22.31% | Yield | 41.30% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 965 | Total Students | 8,945 |
| 785 | Undergraduate | 7,735 |
| 180 | Graduate | 1,210 |
| 80 | Online Enrollment | 955 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | 25% |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $44,800 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 581) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) $4,793 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 461 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 233 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $57,076 for Faculties $45,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time |