The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) vs. Iowa State University (ISU)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Big Twelve Conference

  • Both The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) and Iowa State University (ISU) are public.
  • UT Austin is located in Austin, TX and ISU is located in Ames, IA.
  • 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).
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#32 in National Universities
#2 in Texas
Rankings#156 in National Universities
#5 in Iowa
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Austin, TXLocationAmes, IA
UT AustinKnown asISU
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$11,678 Texas residents
$42,778 out-of-state
Undergraduate$10,497 Iowa residents
$27,683 out-of-state
$12,012 Texas residents
$22,954 out-of-state
Graduate$12,451 Iowa residents
$29,303 out-of-state
$10,302Financial Aid$9,461
Admission
$75 undergraduate
$65 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$60 graduate
36.49%Acceptance Rate89.34%
45.01%Yield34.54%
1,370 SAT, 30 ACTTest Scores1,220 SAT, 24 ACT
Student Population
52,384Total Students29,969
41,309Undergraduate25,241
11,075Graduate4,728
375Online Enrollment1,013
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
87%Graduation Rate74%
Transfer-out Rate18%
95%Retention Rate86%
$73,900Average Earning after Graduation$56,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,953)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,140)
$4,725 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
2,801 Full-time
518 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,519 Full-time
278 Part-time
13,961 Full-time
2,646 Part-time
Number of Staffs6,221 Full-time
532 Part-time
$127,498 for Faculties
$73,243 Part-time
Average Salary$106,378 for Faculties
$62,517 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023