| IU vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#154 in National Universities #117 in World University Rankings #5 in Indiana Colleges | Rankings* | #325 in National Universities #25 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$12,144 Indiana Residents $41,891 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,258 Indiana Residents $22,322 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,756 Indiana Residents $33,454 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,596 Indiana Residents $16,642 Out-of-State |
| More$11,389 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$10,104 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,290 SAT 30 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter78.21% | Acceptance Rate | Easier80.77% |
| Favorable18.16% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.46% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger48,424 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,895 |
| Larger38,093 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,224 |
| Larger10,331 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,671 |
| Larger3,249 | Online Student Population | Smaller2,163 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher80% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 10% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher91% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,467) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,430) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,530 | Number of faculty | 508 |
| Higher$108,244 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.