ISU vs West Virginia University

The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.

Both are Public, 4 or more years schools.
West Virginia University has more expensive tuition & fees ($25,320) than ISU ($24,504).
It is harder to admit to West Virginia University than ISU.
ISU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,220) than West Virginia University (1,130).
ISU has higher submitted ACT score (25) than West Virginia University (24).
ISU has more students with 34,992 students while West Virginia University has 26,864 students.
ISU has more full-time faculties with 1,561 faculties while West Virginia University has 1,371 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Iowa State University and West Virginia University.

Which school is more in your mind and would you like to go to?

ISUWest Virginia University

ISU	vs.	West Virginia University
Ames, Iowa	Location	Morgantown, West Virginia
Public, 4 or more years	School Type	Public, 4 or more years
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Research University (very high research activity)	Carnegie Classification	Research University (very high research activity)
In-State$9,316 Out-Of-State$24,504	Tuition & Fees	In-State$8,976 Out-Of-State$25,320
71% ($7,538)	% Receiving Financial Aid (Avg. amount)	69% ($10,067)
$7,538	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$10,067
89.34 %	Acceptance Rates	71.90 %
34.54 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	35.29 %
1,220	SAT Score	1,130
25	ACT Score	24
74 %	Graduation Rate	61 %
17 %	Transfer-out Rate	26 %
87 %	Retention Rate	76 %
34,992	Student Population	26,864
1,561	Number of Faculties	1,371
19 to 1	Student to Faculty Ratio	18 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
Remedial Service, Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare