| UNI vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #147 in National Universities #3 in Iowa Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,728 Iowa Residents $21,272 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,497 Iowa Residents $27,683 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,362 Iowa Residents $22,834 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,451 Iowa Residents $29,303 Out-of-State |
| Less$7,433 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,461 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,150 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,220 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier94.95% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter90.22% |
| Favorable32.92% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.96% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores | 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 | ||
| Smaller8,945 | Total Enrollment | Larger29,969 |
| Smaller7,735 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,241 |
| Smaller1,210 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,728 |
| Smaller955 | Online Student Population | Larger1,013 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower63% | Graduate Rate | Higher74% |
| Higher25% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower18% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher86% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 591 | Number of faculties | 1,797 |
| Lower$76,630 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$111,012 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.