University of Iowa is the more selective of the two, admitting 79.9% of applicants versus 89.1% at University of New Hampshire. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $19,930 per year at University of Iowa versus $19,446 at University of New Hampshire. University of Iowa's yield rate is 22.1%, versus 12.0% at University of New Hampshire.
| Metric | University of Iowa | University of New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 79.9% | 89.1% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1130–1320 | 1120–1310 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.83 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 22.1% | 12.0% |
| Class size | 5,561 | 2,302 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $19,930 | $19,446 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $26,266 | $28,588 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. University of Iowa admits 79.9% of applicants, compared with 89.1% at University of New Hampshire, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $19,930 per year at University of Iowa and $19,446 at University of New Hampshire, so University of New Hampshire is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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