| UI vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#189 in National Universities #5 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa 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 | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$11,283 Iowa Residents $33,371 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,425 Iowa Residents $32,372 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State |
| More$9,772 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,680 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,230 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter83.62% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.66% |
| Lower22.43% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.84% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,779 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,380 |
| Smaller22,738 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,628 |
| Larger8,041 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,752 |
| Larger3,028 | Online Student Population | Smaller972 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduate Rate | 75% |
| Lower17% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher19% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| 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: 10,140) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 2,896 | Number of faculty | 1,693 |
| Higher$115,764 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.