College comparison

University of Idaho vs University of Northern Iowa

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	University of Idaho Moscow, ID	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Idaho is more selective	76%	93%
SAT (25–75)	990–1230	1020–1280
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,747	7,529
Avg net price	$14,831	$15,901
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Northern Iowa reports higher median earnings	$54,670	$55,177
Graduation rate	57%	68%
Median debt	$21,982	$19,691
Economic mobility	1.5%	1.1%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Idaho or University of Northern Iowa harder to get into?

University of Idaho is more selective: University of Idaho's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Northern Iowa's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Idaho vs University of Northern Iowa?

The middle-50% SAT range is 990–1230 at University of Idaho and 1020–1280 at University of Northern Iowa. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.