ISU vs. KU |
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas 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) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$11,700 Kansas Residents $29,412 Out-of-State |
expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,574 Kansas Residents $26,236 Out-of-State |
Less$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,373 |
Admission | ||
Higher1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,210 SAT 24 ACT |
Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter87.84% |
Lower28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.31% |
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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger29,969 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,708 |
Larger25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19,241 |
Smaller4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,467 |
Smaller1,013 | Online Student Population | Larger2,593 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower67% |
Lower18% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher23% |
Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower85% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
1,797 | Number of faculties | 2,652 |
Higher$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$100,439 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.