| Iowa State vs. Illinois |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #51 in National Universities #48 in World University Rankings #4 in Illinois Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$16,004 Illinois Residents $34,501 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,837 Illinois Residents $33,640 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$16,449 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,440 SAT 32 ACT |
| Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter44.82% |
| Favorable28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.06% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller29,969 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,916 |
| Smaller25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger35,120 |
| Smaller4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Larger21,796 |
| Smaller1,013 | Online Student Population | Larger9,915 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher84% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 15,648) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 1,797 | Number of faculties | 2,713 |
| Lower$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$122,060 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.