Best public colleges in Iowa

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- Niche Grade: B
- Location: Cedar Falls, IA
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 6,921 (16:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 860-1210

#3. University of Northern Iowa
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Ames, IA
- Acceptance Rate: 89%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 25,628 (17:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1110-1350

#2. Iowa State University
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- Niche Grade: A
- Location: Iowa City, IA
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Full time undergrad enrollment: 20,622 (8:1 student to faculty ratio)
- SAT Range: 1130-1320

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. University of Iowa
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