- University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public school while Loyola University Chicago is a private school.
- UNI is located in Cedar Falls, IA and Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than UNI ($21,272).
- Loyola University Chicago has tighter acceptance rate of 70.59% than UNI (80.83%).
- Loyola University Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than UNI (1,150).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than UNI (8,945 students).
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| #14 in Iowa | Rankings | #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cedar Falls, IA | Location | Chicago, IL |
UNI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $51,716 |
| $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state | Graduate | $22,305 |
| $7,433 | Financial Aid | $24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 80.83% | Acceptance Rate | 70.59% |
| 41.30% | Yield | 15.95% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,945 | Total Students | 16,899 |
| 7,735 | Undergraduate | 11,703 |
| 1,210 | Graduate | 5,196 |
| 955 | Online Enrollment | 2,215 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) $4,793 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 461 Full-time 130 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 874 Part-time |
| 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time |
| $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time |