ISU vs. Baylor
The following statements compare Iowa State University and Baylor University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Baylor's tuition ($54,844) is more expensive than ISU ($27,683).
- Baylor's acceptance rate (50.99%) is lower than ISU (89.13%).
- ISU has higher yield (28.59%) than Baylor (16.37%).
- Baylor's SAT score (1,290) is higher than ISU (1,240).
- Baylor's students to faculty ratio (15 to 1) is lower than ISU (18 to 1).
- ISU (30,177 students) is larger than Baylor (20,824 students) with more enrolled students.
- Baylor ($26,006) has higher amount of financial aid than ISU ($9,680).
- Baylor's graduation rate (80%) is higher than ISU (75%).

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,497 In-State
$27,683 out-of-state
$27,683 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,680
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.13% Acceptance Rate
28.59% Yield
Enrollment
25,332 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
983 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% Transfer-out Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,432 Faculties (full-time)
6,342 Staffs (full-time)
$106,378 Faculty Salary
$62,517 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$4,862 annual charge
-10,465 capacity

Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$54,844
Financial Aid
$26,006
Test Scores
1,290 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
50.99% Acceptance Rate
16.37% Yield
Enrollment
15,155 Undergraduate
5,669 Graduate
3,173 Online Students
Graduation Rate
80% Graduation Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,167 Faculties (full-time)
3,410 Staffs (full-time)
$96,056 Faculty Salary
$79,946 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,700 annual charge
-4,750 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,535 annual charge
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