| West Virginia vs. ISU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#271 in National Universities #1 in West Virginia 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 | ||
| Bachelor's 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$10,104 West Virginia Residents $28,608 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$10,787 Iowa Residents $28,881 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$11,412 West Virginia Residents $29,538 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$12,967 Iowa Residents $30,577 Out-of-State |
| More$11,786 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,680 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,110 SAT 23 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,250 SAT 24 ACT |
| Easier89.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter88.66% |
| Lower24.77% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable28.84% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller23,643 | Total Enrollment | Larger30,380 |
| Smaller18,206 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger25,628 |
| Larger5,437 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,752 |
| Larger2,958 | Online Student Population | Smaller972 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower65% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| Higher21% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower19% |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,262) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,633) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 1,806 | Number of faculty | 1,693 |
| Lower$105,419 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$114,501 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.