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