| ISU vs. UT Austin |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #64 in National Universities #49 in World University Rankings #3 in Texas 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,688 Texas Residents $44,908 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,006 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$12,383 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter26.64% |
| Lower28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable47.43% |
| 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 Formal Demonstration of Competencies 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 | ||
| Smaller30,380 | Total Enrollment | Larger53,864 |
| Smaller25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger43,165 |
| Smaller4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,699 |
| Larger972 | Online Student Population | Smaller257 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher89% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| 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: 7,953) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 3,381 |
| Lower$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$142,375 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.