- Both Iowa State University (ISU) and The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) are public.
- ISU is located in Ames, IA and UT Austin is located in Austin, TX.
- UT Austin has more expensive tuition of $42,778 than ISU ($27,683).
- UT Austin has tighter acceptance rate of 36.49% than ISU (89.34%).
- UT Austin has higher SAT scores of 1,370 than ISU (1,220).
- UT Austin is larger with 52,384 students than ISU (29,969 students).
Iowa State University View More Rivals | The University of Texas at Austin View More Rivals | |
| #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa | Rankings | #32 in National Universities #2 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ames, IA | Location | Austin, TX |
ISU| Known as | UT Austin | |
| 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | $11,678 Texas residents $42,778 out-of-state |
| $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,012 Texas residents $22,954 out-of-state |
| $9,461 | Financial Aid | $10,302 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 89.34% | Acceptance Rate | 36.49% |
| 34.54% | Yield | 45.01% |
| 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,370 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 29,969 | Total Students | 52,384 |
| 25,241 | Undergraduate | 41,309 |
| 4,728 | Graduate | 11,075 |
| 1,013 | Online Enrollment | 375 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 87% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,900 |
| 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: 7,953) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,801 Full-time 518 Part-time |
| 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 13,961 Full-time 2,646 Part-time |
| $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time | Average Salary | $127,498 for Faculties $73,243 Part-time |