- Valparaiso University (VU) is a private school while University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public school.
- VU is located in Valparaiso, IN and UNI is located in Cedar Falls, IA.
- VU has more expensive tuition of $46,588 than UNI ($21,272).
- UNI has tighter acceptance rate of 80.83% than VU (84.28%).
- VU has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than UNI (1,150).
- UNI is larger with 8,945 students than VU (2,958 students).
Valparaiso University View More Rivals | University of Northern Iowa View More Rivals | |
| #19 in Indiana | Rankings | #14 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Valparaiso, IN | Location | Cedar Falls, IA |
VU| Known as | UNI | |
| 1 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $46,588 | Undergraduate | $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state |
| $12,764 | Graduate | $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state |
| $40,463 | Financial Aid | $7,433 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 84.28% | Acceptance Rate | 80.83% |
| 12.04% | Yield | 41.30% |
| 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,958 | Total Students | 8,945 |
| 2,349 | Undergraduate | 7,735 |
| 609 | Graduate | 1,210 |
| 93 | Online Enrollment | 955 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 69% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $54,400 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,033) $8,116 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) $4,793 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 242 Full-time 96 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 461 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| 665 Full-time 132 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time |
| $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time | Average Salary | $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time |