Institutional Characteristics
The Big 12 Conference is a ten-school collegiate athletic conference headquartered in Irving, Texas. It is a member of the NCAA's Division I for all sports; its football teams compete in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS; formerly Division I-A), the higher of two levels of NCAA Division I football competition. Member schools are located in Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and West Virginia..
The following table compares the basic academic information between colleges in Big 12 Conference. By school type, there are 8 public and 2 private schools in colleges in Big 12 Conference. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | Stillwater, OK | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | Norman, OK | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock, TX | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of colleges in Big 12 Conference is $17,361 for State residents and $32,488 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 72.50% and graduation rate is 71.60%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $9,634 / $25,446 | 88% | 75% | 19:1 | 31,822 |
| University of Kansas | $11,166 / $28,034 | 91% | 63% | 17:1 | 26,744 |
| Kansas State University | $10,420 / $26,491 | 94% | 68% | 18:1 | 20,854 |
| Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | $9,244 / $24,764 | 67% | 64% | 19:1 | 24,535 |
| University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus | $12,012 / $27,816 | 83% | 72% | 18:1 | 27,772 |
| Baylor University | $50,232 | 68% | 79% | 14:1 | 19,297 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | $11,752 / $40,996 | 32% | 88% | 18:1 | 50,476 |
| Texas Christian University | $51,660 | 48% | 82% | 13:1 | 11,379 |
| Texas Tech University | $11,852 / $24,122 | 70% | 63% | 20:1 | 40,322 |
| West Virginia University | $8,976 / $25,320 | 84% | 62% | 18:1 | 26,269 |
| Average | $17,361 / $32,488 | 72.50% | 71.60% | 17.40:1 | 27,947 |