| KU vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#248 in National Universities #4 in Kansas 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 | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate 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$12,102 Kansas Residents $30,432 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,971 Kansas Residents $27,146 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State |
| More$10,731 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,680 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,190 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier93.48% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.66% |
| Lower25.46% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.84% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | 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 | ||
| Smaller29,792 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,380 |
| Smaller22,085 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,628 |
| Larger7,707 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,752 |
| Larger3,126 | Online Student Population | Smaller972 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower69% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower86% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,488) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,914) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 3,080 | Number of faculty | 1,693 |
| Lower$103,164 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.