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ISU vs. K-State

The following statements compare Iowa State University and Kansas State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • ISU's tuition ($28,881) is more expensive than K-State ($28,568).
  • K-State's acceptance rate (81.69%) is lower than ISU (88.66%).
  • ISU has higher yield (28.84%) than K-State (27.48%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than K-State (1,170).
  • ISU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than K-State (19 to 1).
  • ISU (30,380 students) is larger than K-State (20,295 students) with more enrolled students.
  • ISU ($10,270) has higher amount of financial aid than K-State ($9,399).
  • ISU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than K-State (71%).
Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Public, 4 years • Ames, IA #207 National Universities, #4 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,787 In-State
$28,881 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,270
Test Scores
1,250 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
88.66% Acceptance Rate
28.84% Yield
Enrollment
25,628 Undergraduate
4,752 Graduate
972 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
19% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,432 Faculties (full-time)
6,342 Staffs (full-time)
$114,501 Faculty Salary
$69,448 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #128 National Universities, #1 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,221 In-State
$28,568 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,399
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
81.69% Acceptance Rate
27.48% Yield
Enrollment
15,650 Undergraduate
4,645 Graduate
3,365 Online Students
Graduation Rate
71% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
19 to 1 Students to Faculty
905 Faculties (full-time)
4,196 Staffs (full-time)
$97,526 Faculty Salary
$69,479 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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