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.
  • ISU has more expensive tuition & fees ($27,683) than West Virginia University ($27,360).
  • It is harder to admit to West Virginia University than ISU.
  • ISU has a higher submitted SAT score (1,100) than West Virginia University (1,100).
  • ISU has higher submitted ACT score (23) than West Virginia University (23).
  • ISU has more students with 29,969 students while West Virginia University has 24,741 students.
  • West Virginia University has a lower number of students per faculty with 17 to 1 while ISU's ratio is 18 to 1.
  • ISU has more full-time faculties with 1,519 faculties while West Virginia University has 1,348 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - West Virginia University and Iowa State University.
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West Virginia Universityvs.ISU
Morgantown, West VirginiaLocationAmes, Iowa
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$9,648
Out-Of-State$27,360
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$10,497
Out-Of-State$27,683
75%% Receiving Financial Aid79%
$11,052Average Amount of Financial Aid$9,461
88.38 %Acceptance Rates90.22 %
28.41 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)28.96 %
1,100SAT Score1,220
23ACT Score24
62 %Graduation Rate74 %
23 %Transfer-out Rate18 %
79 %Retention Rate86 %
24,741Student Population29,969
1,348Number of Faculties1,519
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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