Schools Like Upper Iowa University (2025)

Geographic Alternatives

Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.

Cornell College• IA

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Same state (66 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type

Accept Rate81%

Earnings$53,460

Rank#1301

University Of Dubuque• IA

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Same state (61 miles away) with nearly identical earnings and similar program focus; same institution type

Similarly Selective Peers

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University Of Iowa• IA

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Similar admission rate (8.7 percentage points difference) and similar test scores (291 point difference) with similar program focus; located 82 miles away

Accept Rate85%

Earnings$64,762

Rank#201

Peer Institutions

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Ashland University• OH

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Similar quality tier in Midwest (#1119 ranked)

Schools Similar to Upper Iowa University: Questions & Comparisons

Upper Iowa University is more selective with a 93% acceptance rate, compared to 94% for University Of Northern Iowa. Both schools offer strong outcomes, making them good options depending on your profile.

Upper Iowa University's peer institutions include University Of Northern Iowa, University Of Iowa, University Of Wisconsin-Platteville. These schools have similar selectivity, student profiles, and academic outcomes.

Use Azimuth's alternatives tool to find schools with similar outcomes but lower net prices than Upper Iowa University's $19,842.

Colleges near Upper Iowa University in IA include Cornell College, University Of Dubuque, University Of Northern Iowa.

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