University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) vs. Iowa State University (ISU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Twelve Conference

  • Both University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) and Iowa State University (ISU) are public.
  • OU is located in Norman, OK and ISU is located in Ames, IA.
  • ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,683 than OU ($26,665).
  • OU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.00% than ISU (89.34%).
  • ISU has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than OU (1,220).
  • ISU is larger with 29,969 students than OU (28,308 students).
University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

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#73 in National Universities
#1 in Oklahoma
Rankings#156 in National Universities
#5 in Iowa
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Norman, OKLocationAmes, IA
OUKnown asISU
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$9,595 Oklahoma residents
$26,665 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,497 Iowa residents
$27,683 out-of-state
$9,082 Oklahoma residents
$25,342 out-of-state
Graduate$12,451 Iowa residents
$29,303 out-of-state
$10,069Financial Aid$9,461
Admission
$40 undergraduate
$50 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
74.00%Acceptance Rate89.34%
38.80%Yield34.54%
1,220 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,220 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
28,308Total Students29,969
21,282Undergraduate25,241
7,026Graduate4,728
4,049Online Enrollment1,013
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
76%Graduation Rate74%
Transfer-out Rate18%
88%Retention Rate86%
$61,900Average Earning after Graduation$56,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417)
$10,560 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140)
$4,725 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
1,302 Full-time
279 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,519 Full-time
278 Part-time
5,183 Full-time
440 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,221 Full-time
532 Part-time
$93,350 for Faculties
$55,687 Part-time
Average Salary$106,378 for Faculties
$62,517 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023