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U of O vs Iowa State

Nestled in the heart of Eugene, Oregon, the University of Oregon (UO) and Iowa State University (ISU) in Ames, Iowa, stand as two distinct academic powerhouses with unique offerings. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects. UO boasts a lower acceptance rate, indicating a more selective admissions process, while ISU offers a more open admissions policy. UO's student body is slightly larger and more diverse, with a higher percentage of international students. In terms of academics, UO excels in liberal arts and sciences, while ISU is renowned for its programs in agriculture, engineering, and veterinary medicine. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve deeper into these differences and discover which university aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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Iowa State University

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University of Oregon

Overview

Location Ames, Iowa Eugene, Oregon
Campus setting City: Small City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Quarter
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 88.0% 87.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 91.1% 93.4%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $40
Graduate: $60
Undergraduate: $65
Graduate: $70
SAT range 1083 - 1330 N/A
ACT range 21 - 28 N/A
Students submitting SAT score 13.0%
Students submitting ACT score 63.0%
Total number of applicants 20,357 31,558
Total number of admissions given out 18,550 29,483
Admitted students who chose to enroll 5,387 4,589
Yield rate 29.0% 15.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Not required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $22,152
Out of state: $37,964
In state: $28,404
Out of state: $54,447
Average net price $15,422 $18,556
Tuition
In state: $8,324
Out of state: $24,136
In state: $11,974
Out of state: $38,017
Room & board
Room/dormitory: $4,590
Meal plan: $4,498
$13,509
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 87.0%
Average amount $8,833 		63.0%
Average amount $13,590
Students receiving federal student loan 47.0%
Average amount $5,202 		32.0%
Average amount $5,093
Students taking out private loans 11.0%
Average amount $11,630 		4.0%
Average amount $28,121

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 25,808
Men 56.1% Women 43.9% 		18,602
Men 44.5% Women 55.5%
Graduate students 4,900
Men 50.6% Women 49.4% 		3,655
Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Very Low
Low
Out-of-state students N/A 54.8%
International students 8.2% 4.8%
Campus local/setting City: Small City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 9,400 5,523
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A Oregon California Washington Colorado Texas

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Agriculture
  • Education
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Business
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Social Sciences
  • Architecture
Students to faculty ratio 18:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome

Graduation rate 76.0% 74.4%
Dropout rate 6.1% 8.7%
Transferred out 16.7% 16.4%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $85,739
  • Year 2: $94,408
  • Year 3: $101,292
Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $80,956
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $95,081
Industrial Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $99,120
  • Year 2: $89,059
  • Year 3: $92,521
Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,573
  • Year 2: N/A
  • Year 3: $85,108
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $74,299
  • Year 2: $73,321
  • Year 3: $83,452
Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,598
  • Year 2: $73,839
  • Year 3: $83,292
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,184
  • Year 2: $71,734
  • Year 3: $81,196
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $83,223
  • Year 2: $70,680
  • Year 3: $79,916
Construction Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,580
  • Year 2: $70,083
  • Year 3: $77,479
Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $70,534
  • Year 2: $67,156
  • Year 3: $76,113
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $89,230
  • Year 3: $95,616
Physics (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $77,844
  • Year 2: $75,832
  • Year 3: $90,800
Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $61,666
  • Year 2: $83,177
  • Year 3: $90,002
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,849
  • Year 2: $86,621
  • Year 3: $87,239
Chemistry (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,269
  • Year 2: $72,231
  • Year 3: $82,154
Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $49,287
  • Year 2: $61,681
  • Year 3: $80,277
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $54,279
  • Year 2: $59,425
  • Year 3: $68,549
Law (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $57,062
  • Year 2: $56,840
  • Year 3: $67,900
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $55,838
  • Year 2: $62,012
  • Year 3: $67,123
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $53,818
  • Year 2: $55,464
  • Year 3: $66,741

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