| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,731 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,190 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier93.48% |
| Favorable28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower25.46% |
| 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 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 | ||
| Larger30,380 | Total Enrollment | Smaller29,792 |
| Larger25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,085 |
| Smaller4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,707 |
| Smaller972 | Online Student Population | Larger3,126 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower86% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 3,080 |
| Higher$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,164 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.