| ISU vs. UNI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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 Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State |
| More$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,381 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.74% |
| Lower28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.10% |
| 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 |
| 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 | Smaller9,278 |
| Larger25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller7,711 |
| Larger4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,567 |
| Smaller972 | Online Student Population | Larger1,482 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Lower19% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher22% |
| Higher88% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| 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: 3,593) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 559 |
| Higher$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,243 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.