| ISU vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #172 in National Universities #3 in Oklahoma 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 | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,110 Oklahoma Residents $25,630 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,092 Oklahoma Residents $24,595 Out-of-State |
| More$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,582 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,150 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter75.04% |
| Favorable28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.91% |
| 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 GPA High School Rank High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,380 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,278 |
| Larger25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,364 |
| Smaller4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,914 |
| Smaller972 | Online Student Population | Larger3,795 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
| 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: 6,286) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 1,534 |
| Higher$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,820 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.