College comparison

University of Northern Iowa vs Winona State University

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	Winona State University Winona, MN
Acceptance rateWinona State University is more selective	93%	75%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1280	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	7,529	5,144
Avg net price	$15,901	$17,503
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Cedar Falls, IA	Winona, MN

Quick answers

Is University of Northern Iowa or Winona State University harder to get into?

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

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

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