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- Cedar Falls, IA
- #135 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: B+
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $15,231
- SAT Range: 980-1190

#3. University of Northern Iowa

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- Ames, IA
- #47 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $15,422
- SAT Range: 1070-1330

#2. Iowa State University

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- Iowa City, IA
- #41 nationally
- Overall Niche Grade: A
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $17,599
- SAT Range: 1130-1350

This story features data reporting by Emma Rubin, writing by Jeff Inglis, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Iowa