| OU vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#115 in National Universities #2 in Oklahoma 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's 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 | ||
| cheaper$9,797 Oklahoma Residents $27,377 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$9,353 Oklahoma Residents $26,142 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State |
| More$10,025 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,680 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,238 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter76.60% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.66% |
| Favorable29.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.84% |
| 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 Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger30,851 | Total Enrollment | Smaller30,380 |
| Smaller23,329 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,628 |
| Larger7,522 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,752 |
| Larger4,842 | Online Student Population | Smaller972 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| 75% | Graduate Rate | 75% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| Higher90% | Retention Rate | Lower88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,220) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,700 | Number of faculty | 1,693 |
| Lower$103,798 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.