ISU vs. Houston
The following statements compare Iowa State University and University of Houston with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- ISU's tuition ($27,683) is more expensive than Houston ($22,191).
- Houston's acceptance rate (69.53%) is lower than ISU (89.13%).
- ISU has higher yield (28.59%) than Houston (26.80%).
- ISU's SAT score (1,240) is higher than Houston (1,230).
- ISU's students to faculty ratio (18 to 1) is lower than Houston (21 to 1).
- Houston (46,676 students) is larger than ISU (30,177 students) with more enrolled students.
- ISU ($9,680) has higher amount of financial aid than Houston ($8,853).
- ISU's graduation rate (75%) is higher than Houston (65%).

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

University of Houston
Public, 4 years • Houston, TX #96 National Universities, #8 in Texas more rivalsOffered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,711 In-State
$22,191 out-of-state
$22,191 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,853
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
69.53% Acceptance Rate
26.80% Yield
Enrollment
37,946 Undergraduate
8,730 Graduate
5,330 Online Students
Graduation Rate
65% Graduation Rate
7% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
21 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,590 Faculties (full-time)
5,421 Staffs (full-time)
$113,727 Faculty Salary
$64,738 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,880 annual charge
-8,397 capacity
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