| ISU vs. Washington State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #146 in National Universities #7 in Washington 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,997 Washington Residents $29,073 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,400 Washington Residents $29,567 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,461 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,220 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier90.22% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter83.10% |
| Favorable28.96% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.75% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | ||
| Larger29,969 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,539 |
| Larger25,241 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,612 |
| Smaller4,728 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,927 |
| Smaller1,013 | Online Student Population | Larger4,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| 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: 6,734) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 1,797 | Number of faculties | 1,836 |
| Higher$111,012 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,937 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.