- Both Iowa State University (ISU) and West Virginia University are public.
- ISU is located in Ames, IA and West Virginia University is located in Morgantown, WV.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,683 than West Virginia University ($27,360).
- West Virginia University has tighter acceptance rate of 71.90% than ISU (89.34%).
- ISU has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than West Virginia University (1,100).
- ISU is larger with 29,969 students than West Virginia University (24,741 students).
Iowa State University View More Rivals | West Virginia University View More Rivals | |
| #156 in National Universities #5 in Iowa | Rankings | #232 in National Universities #9 in West Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Ames, IA | Location | Morgantown, WV |
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 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 | $9,648 West Virginia residents $27,360 out-of-state |
| $12,451 Iowa residents $29,303 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,908 West Virginia residents $28,260 out-of-state |
| $9,461 | Financial Aid | $11,052 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 89.34% | Acceptance Rate | 71.90% |
| 34.54% | Yield | 35.29% |
| 1,220 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,100 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 29,969 | Total Students | 24,741 |
| 25,241 | Undergraduate | 19,059 |
| 4,728 | Graduate | 5,682 |
| 1,013 | Online Enrollment | 2,446 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 18% | Transfer-out Rate | 23% |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 79% |
| $56,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,700 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140) $4,725 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,462) $6,356 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 | 17 to 1 |
| 1,519 Full-time 278 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,348 Full-time 438 Part-time |
| 6,221 Full-time 532 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,567 Full-time 776 Part-time |
| $106,378 for Faculties $62,517 Part-time | Average Salary | $97,227 for Faculties $64,045 Part-time |