| ISU vs. Seattle |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #148 in National Universities #8 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| 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$54,285 |
| expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,795 |
| Less$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$29,599 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,260 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.15% |
| Favorable28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.86% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger29,969 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,121 |
| Larger25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,046 |
| Larger4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,075 |
| Larger1,013 | Online Student Population | Smaller386 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduate Rate | 74% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,079) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 |
| 1,797 | Number of faculties | 676 |
| Higher$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$92,573 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.