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College Admissions for Iowa Students

College admissions guide for Iowa students. U of Iowa, Iowa State, and strategies for in-state and out-of-state applications.

1140

Average SAT (IA)

63%

College-going rate

Iowa Tuition Grant (private colleges)

State merit scholarship

Top Public Colleges in Iowa

University of IowaIowa State UniversityUNI

Top Private Colleges in Iowa

Grinnell CollegeDrake University

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, U of Iowa or Iowa State?

Iowa is stronger for liberal arts, healthcare, and writing. Iowa State is stronger for engineering, agriculture, and STEM. Both are excellent public universities.

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