| UNI vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #325 in National Universities #25 in Indiana Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,258 Indiana Residents $22,322 Out-of-State |
| expensive$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,596 Indiana Residents $16,642 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,381 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,104 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier92.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter80.77% |
| Favorable31.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.46% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test 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 | ||
| Larger9,278 | Total Enrollment | Smaller7,895 |
| Larger7,711 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,224 |
| Smaller1,567 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,671 |
| Smaller1,482 | Online Student Population | Larger2,163 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher68% | Graduate Rate | Lower43% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher82% | Retention Rate | Lower66% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,929) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,900) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 559 | Number of faculty | 508 |
| Higher$77,243 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,839 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.