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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Missouri University of Science and Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Rolla, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 7,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #226 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | mst.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $9,696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $28,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $14,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $13,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 96% |
Admission |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 6,311 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 5,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1173/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $24,563 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $253 |
Diversity |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 7,080 students)
ISU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Missouri University of Science and Technology?
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is 11.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($9,696.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Iowa State University ($28,140.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than ISU ($14,023 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Missouri University of Science and Technology ($9,358 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Iowa State University (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 24.8% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($13,779 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Missouri University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri University of Science and Technology or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 119 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Missouri University of Science and Technology (81.5%)
ISU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Missouri University of Science and Technology? 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $14,700 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $53,700)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $695 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($23,868 vs. $24,563)
- ISU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($246 vs. $253)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/