Compare University of Iowa’s Scorecard to Other Colleges

Review University of Iowa’s educational quality, value, diversity and more. How does Iowa compare to other colleges nationally, regionally, and in the state?

	Stat	Grade	Rank
Value for your Money
Nationwide	Good	B	410 of 1,472
Region (The Plains States)	Good	B+	84 of 383
State (Iowa)	Best	A	2 of 30

Student Body Caliber
Admissions Selectivity	82.6%	B-	1,315 of 3,678
Average Combined Old SAT Score (Math & Reading)	1,235	A-	223 of 1,217
Average Combined New SAT Score	1310	A-	223 of 1,217
Educational Resources
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 : 1	C-	2,200 of 3,794
Percentage of Full-Time Teachers	83.3%	A	413 of 4,040
Average Faculty Compensation	$10,561	A+	157 of 2,371
Expenditures per Student	$13,902	B+	551 of 2,572
Degree Completion
Freshman Retention Rate	86.0%	A	442 of 3,392
Graduation Rate	72.2%	A-	521 of 3,271
Graduation Rate Boost	As Expected	C+	916 of 2,108
Post Graduation Earnings
Average Following Graduation	$48,000	A	340 of 3,458
Boost Following Graduation	+$388	B	559 of 1,824
Average Mid-Career	$62,000	A	304 of 3,458
Boost Mid-Career	+$388	B	559 of 1,824
Student Loan Default Rate	2.5%	A-	477 of 3,277
Diversity
Ethnic Diversity	Fair	C-	2,589 of 3,732
Male to Female Diversity	Best	A	607 of 3,732
Geographic Diversity	Good	B+	418 of 3,452

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