- Baylor University is a private school while Iowa State University (ISU) is a public school.
- Baylor University is located in Waco, TX and ISU is located in Ames, IA.
- Baylor University has more expensive tuition of $54,844 than ISU ($27,683).
- Baylor University has tighter acceptance rate of 38.95% than ISU (89.34%).
- Baylor University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than ISU (1,220).
- ISU is larger with 29,969 students than Baylor University (20,709 students).
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| #97 in National Universities #4 in Texas | Rankings | #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Waco, TX | Location | Ames, IA |
| Known as | ISU | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $54,844 | Undergraduate | $10,497 Iowa residents $27,683 out-of-state |
| $41,130 | Graduate | $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state |
| $26,225 | Financial Aid | $9,461 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 38.95% | Acceptance Rate | 89.34% |
| 22.99% | Yield | 34.54% |
| 1,320 SAT, 30 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 20,709 | Total Students | 29,969 |
| 15,213 | Undergraduate | 25,241 |
| 5,496 | Graduate | 4,728 |
| 2,920 | Online Enrollment | 1,013 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 81% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 18% | |
| 90% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $58,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,768) $7,340 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) $4,725 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $6,247 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 15 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,084 Full-time 437 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time |
| 2,927 Full-time 482 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time |
| $96,056 for Faculties $79,946 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time |