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Iowa City, IA · Davenport, IA
| University of Iowa | Saint Ambrose University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,531/yr | $24,691/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,316/yr | $22,037/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,489/yr | $21,729/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $19,930/yr | $22,408/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,811/yr | $24,776/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,266/yr | $27,807/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $239/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,920/yr | $13,378/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,920/yr | $9,782/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $950/yr | $1,320/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,066/yr | $3,600/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $28,596/yr | $51,141/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,283/yr | $36,658/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,371/yr | $36,658/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 18% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 42% | 64% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 77% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1130–1330 | 930–1170 |
| SAT average | 1200 | 1093 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 21–28 | 20–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–28 · Math 19–27 | English 19–24 · Math 17–25 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 25,682 | 3,456 |
| Students accepted | 21,746 | 2,534 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,064 | 422 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 23% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 19% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 59% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 61% |
| Freshmen who come back | 90% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $64,762/yr | $59,531/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $44,345–$93,325 | $40,633–$80,745 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 73% | 66% |
| White students graduating | 75% | 68% |
| Black students graduating | 64% | 35% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 71% | 52% |
| Asian students graduating | 74% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,696/yr | $51,616/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 84% | 78% |
| Graduate on time | 58% | 55% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 61% | 56% |
| Low-income students who finish | 55% | 48% |
| Students who transfer out | 17% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $60,321/yr | $57,759/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 24% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 10% · Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 10% | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Health Professions 15% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 24% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 10% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Dentistry — $138,670/yr | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions — $117,805/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 17% | 15% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 22,264 | 1,916 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 8,041 | 559 |
| Average professor pay | $12,922/mo | $7,663/mo |
| Full-time professors | 88% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $72,993 | $69,544 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Davenport, IA |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1847 | 1882 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Men | 43% | 47% |
| Women | 57% | 53% |
| White students | 74% | 66% |
| Black students | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.9% | 11% |
| Asian students | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 5% |
| Other / not reported | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 22% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 5% | 5.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 5% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $15,714/yr | $11,705/yr |
| Endowment | $3.5B | $247.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,553 | 1,601 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $7,634/yr |
| Meal plan charge | No data reported | $4,714/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NAIA Division II |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 18 | 28 |
| Student athletes | 677 | 949 |
| Athletic scholarships | $17.2M | $4.8M |
| Athletics budget | $150.9M | $10.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $180.0M | $10.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $2.3M | $156,654 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.