| 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) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,381 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$9,680 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,170 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier92.74% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.66% |
| Favorable31.10% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.84% |
| 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 | ||
| Smaller9,278 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,380 |
| Smaller7,711 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,628 |
| Smaller1,567 | Graduate Student Population | Larger4,752 |
| Larger1,482 | Online Student Population | Smaller972 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower68% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher22% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower82% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| 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) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 559 | Number of faculty | 1,693 |
| Lower$77,243 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.