College comparison

University of Northern Iowa vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside

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 Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA	University of Wisconsin-Parkside Kenosha, WI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective	93%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1280	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,529	2,844
Avg net price	$15,901	$11,772
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Northern Iowa reports higher median earnings	$55,177	$51,129
Graduation rate	68%	40%
Median debt	$19,691	$20,492
Economic mobility	1.1%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Northern Iowa or University of Wisconsin-Parkside harder to get into?

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is more selective: University of Northern Iowa's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and University of Wisconsin-Parkside's is approximately 75% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Northern Iowa vs University of Wisconsin-Parkside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1020–1280 at University of Northern Iowa and — at University of Wisconsin-Parkside. 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.