- Both University of Northern Iowa (UNI) and Missouri State University-Springfield are public.
- UNI is located in Cedar Falls, IA and Missouri State University-Springfield is located in Springfield, MO.
- UNI has more expensive tuition of $21,272 than Missouri State University-Springfield ($17,928).
- UNI has tighter acceptance rate of 80.83% than Missouri State University-Springfield (84.04%).
- UNI has higher SAT scores of 1,150 than Missouri State University-Springfield (1,110).
- Missouri State University-Springfield is larger with 22,535 students than UNI (8,945 students).
University of Northern Iowa View More Rivals | Missouri State University-Springfield View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Iowa | Rankings | #10 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Cedar Falls, IA | Location | Springfield, MO |
UNI| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,024 Missouri residents $17,928 out-of-state |
| $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,476 Missouri residents $13,704 out-of-state |
| $7,433 | Financial Aid | $6,142 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $55 |
| 80.83% | Acceptance Rate | 84.04% |
| 41.30% | Yield | 40.75% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,945 | Total Students | 22,535 |
| 7,735 | Undergraduate | 18,419 |
| 1,210 | Graduate | 4,116 |
| 955 | Online Enrollment | 3,848 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $49,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,500 |
| 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: 3,604) $6,388 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $3,394 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 461 Full-time 130 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 739 Full-time 333 Part-time |
| 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,012 Full-time 772 Part-time |
| $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,937 for Faculties $50,861 Part-time |