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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 ($29,412) is more expensive than ISU ($27,683).
  • KU's acceptance rate (87.84%) is lower than ISU (90.22%).
  • KU has higher yield (31.31%) than ISU (28.96%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,220) is higher than KU (1,210).
  • KU's students to faculty ratio (17 to 1) is lower than ISU (18 to 1).
  • ISU (29,969 students) is larger than KU (26,708 students) with more enrolled students.
  • KU ($10,373) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($9,461).
  • ISU's graduation rate (74%) is higher than KU (67%).
Iowa State University

Iowa State University

Public, 4 years • Ames, IA #156 National Universities, #5 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,497 In-State
$27,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,461
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
90.22% Acceptance Rate
28.96% Yield
Enrollment
25,241 Undergraduate
4,728 Graduate
1,013 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
18% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,519 Faculties (full-time)
6,221 Staffs (full-time)
$106,378 Faculty Salary
$62,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,725 annual charge
-10,140 capacity
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University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Public, 4 years • Lawrence, KS #206 National Universities, #8 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,700 In-State
$29,412 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,373
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
87.84% Acceptance Rate
31.31% Yield
Enrollment
19,241 Undergraduate
7,467 Graduate
2,593 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
23% Transfer-out Rate
85% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
17 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,383 Faculties (full-time)
8,137 Staffs (full-time)
$95,353 Faculty Salary
$62,658 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,222 annual charge
-5,488 capacity
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