| UI vs. IU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #154 in National Universities #117 in World University Rankings #5 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$11,283 Iowa Residents $33,371 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,144 Indiana Residents $41,891 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$13,425 Iowa Residents $32,372 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,756 Indiana Residents $33,454 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,389 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,290 SAT 30 ACT |
| Easier83.62% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter78.21% |
| Favorable22.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower18.16% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 | ||
| Smaller30,779 | Total Enrollment | Larger48,424 |
| Smaller22,738 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger38,093 |
| Smaller8,041 | Graduate Student Population | Larger10,331 |
| Smaller3,028 | Online Student Population | Larger3,249 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower75% | Graduate Rate | Higher80% |
| Higher17% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower10% |
| Lower90% | Retention Rate | Higher91% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,497) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 13,467) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,430) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,896 | Number of faculty | 2,530 |
| Higher$115,764 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$108,244 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.