| 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) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,678 Texas Residents $42,778 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,012 Texas Residents $22,954 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,370 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter31.35% |
| Lower28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable48.37% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller29,969 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,384 |
| Smaller25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger41,309 |
| Smaller4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Larger11,075 |
| Larger1,013 | Online Student Population | Smaller375 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower74% | Graduate Rate | Higher87% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher95% |
| 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 | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,797 | Number of faculties | 3,319 |
| Lower$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$133,806 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.