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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.
  • K-State's tuition ($27,816) is more expensive than ISU ($27,683).
  • K-State's acceptance rate (79.36%) is lower than ISU (89.13%).
  • K-State has higher yield (29.89%) than ISU (28.59%).
  • ISU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than K-State (1,140).
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
  • ISU (29,969 students) is larger than K-State (19,722 students) with more enrolled students.
  • ISU ($9,680) has higher amount of financial aid than K-State ($8,985).
  • ISU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than K-State (70%).
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
$9,680
Test Scores
1,240 SAT
24 ACT
Admission
89.13% Acceptance Rate
28.59% Yield
Enrollment
25,241 Undergraduate
4,728 Graduate
1,013 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
17% 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
-$4,862 annual charge
-10,465 capacity
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Kansas State University

Kansas State University

Public, 4 years • Manhattan, KS #190 National Universities, #2 in Kansas more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$10,942 In-State
$27,816 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,985
Test Scores
1,140 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
79.36% Acceptance Rate
29.89% Yield
Enrollment
15,046 Undergraduate
4,676 Graduate
2,820 Online Students
Graduation Rate
70% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
996 Faculties (full-time)
4,237 Staffs (full-time)
$87,236 Faculty Salary
$59,390 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,660 annual charge
-5,696 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,140 annual charge
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