| ISU vs. OU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #115 in National Universities #2 in Oklahoma 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,797 Oklahoma Residents $27,377 Out-of-State |
| expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$9,353 Oklahoma Residents $26,142 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,680 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,025 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,238 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier88.66% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter76.60% |
| Lower28.84% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable29.33% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller30,380 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,851 |
| Larger25,628 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,329 |
| Smaller4,752 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,522 |
| Smaller972 | Online Student Population | Larger4,842 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduate Rate | 75% |
| 19% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower88% | Retention Rate | Higher90% |
| 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: 6,417) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,220) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,693 | Number of faculty | 1,700 |
| Higher$114,501 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$103,798 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.