| ISU vs. UI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa 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 | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,283 Iowa Residents $33,371 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,425 Iowa Residents $32,372 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,772 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.62% |
| Favorable28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.43% |
| 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 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 | Larger30,779 |
| Larger25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,738 |
| Smaller4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,041 |
| Smaller972 | Online Student Population | Larger3,028 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduate Rate | 75% |
| Higher19% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower17% |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| 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: 6,497) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 2,896 |
| Lower$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$115,764 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.