- Both Iowa State University (ISU) and University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus (OU) are public.
- ISU is located in Ames, IA and OU is located in Norman, OK.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,683 than OU ($26,665).
- OU has tighter acceptance rate of 74.00% than ISU (89.34%).
- OU has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than ISU (1,220).
- ISU is larger with 29,969 students than OU (28,308 students).
Iowa State University View More Rivals | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus View More Rivals | |
| #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa | Rankings | #73 in National Universities #1 in Oklahoma |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ames, IA | Location | Norman, OK |
ISU| Known as | OU | |
| 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 | $9,595 Oklahoma residents $26,665 out-of-state |
| $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,082 Oklahoma residents $25,342 out-of-state |
| $9,461 | Financial Aid | $10,069 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $40 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 89.34% | Acceptance Rate | 74.00% |
| 34.54% | Yield | 38.80% |
| 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 29,969 | Total Students | 28,308 |
| 25,241 | Undergraduate | 21,282 |
| 4,728 | Graduate | 7,026 |
| 1,013 | Online Enrollment | 4,049 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $61,900 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) $4,725 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,417) $10,560 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,302 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,183 Full-time 440 Part-time |
| $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time | Average Salary | $93,350 for Faculties $55,687 Part-time |