UWyoming vs Iowa State

Nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the University of Wyoming (UW) and Iowa State University (ISU) stand as two distinct academic powerhouses, each offering a unique educational experience. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they differ in several key aspects, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. This side-by-side comparison delves into these differences, providing prospective students with valuable insights to help them make informed decisions about their higher education journey. Whether you're drawn to UW's stunning natural surroundings or ISU's vibrant college town atmosphere, this comprehensive analysis will guide you towards the institution that best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Iowa State University	University of Wyoming
Overview
Location	Ames, Iowa	Laramie, Wyoming
Campus setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	76.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	91.1%	96.8%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $60	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
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	5,645
Total number of admissions given out	18,550	5,463
Admitted students who chose to enroll	5,387	1,477
Yield rate	29.0%	27.0%
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	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,152 Out of state: $37,964	In state: $21,805 Out of state: $36,355
Average net price	$15,422	$10,452
Tuition	In state: $8,324 Out of state: $24,136	In state: $4,620 Out of state: $19,170
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $4,590 Meal plan: $4,498	Room/dormitory: $4,822 Meal plan: $6,322
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	87.0% Average amount $8,833	96.0% Average amount $10,164
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $5,202	26.0% Average amount $4,606
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $11,630	5.0% Average amount $14,983

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	25,808 Men 56.1% Women 43.9%	8,869 Men 47.3% Women 52.7%
Graduate students	4,900 Men 50.6% Women 49.4%	2,610 Men 43.5% Women 56.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	41.2%
International students	8.2%	4.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	9,400	2,873
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Wyoming Colorado California Texas Illinois

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Agriculture Education Business Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Education Health Professions Business Engineering Agriculture
Students to faculty ratio	18:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	76.0%	60.2%
Dropout rate	6.1%	12.3%
Transferred out	16.7%	24.0%
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	Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $105,669 Year 2: $125,611 Year 3: $125,487 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $77,157 Year 2: $73,949 Year 3: $92,872 Educational Administration and Supervision (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $66,915 Year 3: $73,539 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,304 Year 2: $63,997 Year 3: $73,166 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,738 Year 2: $66,369 Year 3: $69,050 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,867 Year 2: $61,516 Year 3: $69,035 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,336 Year 2: $58,673 Year 3: $67,823 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $53,165 Year 2: $55,383 Year 3: $66,607 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $54,016 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $63,163 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,106 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $61,734

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