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Iowa State UniversityAmes, IA
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University of KansasLawrence, KS
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, 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 Degree1 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 Tuitionexpensive$11,700 Kansas Residents
$29,412 Out-of-State
expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents
$29,303 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$11,574 Kansas Residents
$26,236 Out-of-State
Less$9,461Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,373
Admission
Higher1,220 SAT
24 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Easier90.22%Acceptance RateTighter87.84%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger29,969Total EnrollmentSmaller26,708
Larger25,241Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller19,241
Smaller4,728Graduate Student PopulationLarger7,467
Smaller1,013Online Student PopulationLarger2,593
Completion & Outcomes
Higher74%Graduate RateLower67%
Lower18%Transfer-out RateHigher23%
Higher86%Retention RateLower85%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty17 to 1
1,797Number of faculties2,652
Higher$111,012Average Faculty SalaryLower$100,439
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.