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Purdue University-Main CampusWest Lafayette, IN
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University of IowaIowa City, IA
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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
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$10,964 Iowa Residents
$32,927 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,992 Indiana Residents
$28,794 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$13,211 Iowa Residents
$34,882 Out-of-State
Less$9,819Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,058
Admission
Higher1,330 SAT
31 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Tighter52.70%Acceptance RateEasier86.00%
Favorable26.14%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower23.40%
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
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
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger51,528Total EnrollmentSmaller30,015
Larger38,593Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller21,973
Larger12,935Graduate Student PopulationSmaller8,042
Larger4,437Online Student PopulationSmaller3,200
Completion & Outcomes
Higher83%Graduate RateLower73%
-Transfer-out Rate18%
Higher90%Retention RateLower89%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,056)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,398)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty16 to 1
2,405Number of faculties2,875
Higher$121,387Average Faculty SalaryLower$114,064
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.