| Ames, Iowa | Location | Waco, Texas |
| Four-years, Public | School Type | four-years, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Doctor's degree | Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
In-State$10,497
Out-Of-State$27,683 | 2024 Tuition & Fees | $54,844 |
| 79% | % Receiving Financial Aid | 90% |
| $9,461 | Average Amount of Financial Aid | $26,225 |
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| 90.22 % | Acceptance Rates | 45.88 % |
| 28.96 % | Yield (Enrollment Rates) | 17.63 % |
| 1,220 | SAT Score | 1,320 |
| 24 | ACT Score | 30 |
| 74 % | Graduation Rate | 81 % |
| 18 % | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| 86 % | Retention Rate | 90 % |
| 29,969 | Student Population | 20,709 |
| 1,519 | Number of Faculties | 1,084 |
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification | Special Learning Opportunities | Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification |
| Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare | On Campus Student Services | Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services |
