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ISU vs. KU

The following statements compare Iowa State University and University of Kansas with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are public.
  • KU's tuition ($30,432) is more expensive than ISU ($28,881).
  • ISU's acceptance rate (88.66%) is lower than KU (93.48%).
  • ISU has higher yield (28.84%) than KU (25.46%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,250) is higher than KU (1,190).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • ISU (30,380 students) is larger than KU (29,792 students) with more enrolled students.
  • KU ($11,245) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($10,270).
  • ISU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than KU (69%).
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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University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #260 National Universities, #6 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$12,102 In-State
$30,432 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$11,245
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
93.48% Acceptance Rate
25.46% Yield
Enrollment
22,085 Undergraduate
7,707 Graduate
3,126 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
21% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,643 Faculties (full-time)
8,958 Staffs (full-time)
$103,164 Faculty Salary
$74,397 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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