- Both Upper Iowa University (UIU) and Coe College are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Coe College has more expensive tuition of $52,576 than UIU ($19,000).
- UIU has tighter acceptance rate of 55.58% than Coe College (56.24%).
- UIU is larger with 3,072 students than Coe College (1,264 students).
| Upper Iowa University View More Rivals | Coe College View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Iowa | Rankings | #153 in Liberal Arts Colleges #15 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Fayette, IA | Location | Cedar Rapids, IA |
UIU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $19,000 | Undergraduate | $52,576 |
| $18,958 | Graduate | |
| $12,470 | Financial Aid | $40,121 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 | |
| 55.58% | Acceptance Rate | 56.24% |
| 19.14% | Yield | 10.16% |
| 970 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,072 | Total Students | 1,264 |
| 2,463 | Undergraduate | 1,264 |
| 609 | Graduate | 0 |
| 2,114 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 42% | Graduation Rate | 65% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 57% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $45,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 752) $4,472 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,237) $5,194 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,172 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 351 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 128 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 309 Full-time 356 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 313 Full-time 59 Part-time |
| $54,650 for Faculties $47,712 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,043 for Faculties $49,427 Part-time |