The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • K-State has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,816) than ISU ($27,683).
  • It is harder to admit to ISU than K-State.
  • ISU has more students with 29,969 students while K-State has 19,722 students.
  • ISU has more full-time faculties with 1,519 faculties while K-State has 996 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - Iowa State University and Kansas State University.
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ISUvs.K-State
Ames, IowaLocationManhattan, Kansas
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$10,497
Out-Of-State$27,683
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,942
Out-Of-State$27,816
79%% Receiving Financial Aid72%
$9,461Average Amount of Financial Aid$8,381
90.22 %Acceptance Rates95.14 %
28.96 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)31.50 %
1,220SAT Score-
24ACT Score-
74 %Graduation Rate68 %
18 %Transfer-out Rate19 %
86 %Retention Rate86 %
29,969Student Population19,722
1,519Number of Faculties996
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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