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ISU U of A IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UC Riverside UNI San Diego State UB Wisconsin CU Boulder| Arizona State University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ASU | Iowa | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 80,065 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #389 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,978 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,952 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,718 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,808 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,381 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 82% |
Admission |
ASU | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,789 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 61,739 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ASU | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $223 |
Diversity |
ASU | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
ASU | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
ASU | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (80,065 students vs. 30,015 students)
ASU vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or Iowa?
- Arizona State University is 26% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($10,978.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Iowa than Arizona State University ($30,674.00 vs. $29,952.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than Iowa ($14,808 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 28.3% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($11,476 vs. $14,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Iowa (89% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 24.3% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($12,381 vs. $9,959)
ASU vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 6 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming ASU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Iowa (86%)
ASU vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or Iowa? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Iowa and ASU.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Arizona State University (71% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $7,200 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $1,338 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($20,278 vs. $21,616)
- ASU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($209 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/