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BackIowa State University (IA): Merit Aid, Financial Aid Data, Offer Data & More
Iowa State University offers 86% of incoming freshmen merit aid. The average merit aid award is $4,732. Iowa State University is a public college located in Ames, Iowa. Its student population is 34,992. It is a four-year, large, primarily residential campus. It has an acceptance rate of 91%. Iowa State University 4 year graduation rate is 45% .
Merit Aid Stats For Iowa State University
FRESHMAN W/O NEED, RECEIVING MERIT AID
$4,732
AVG. MERIT AID AWARD
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% of freshman
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$9,605
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Admission Data
- Admission rate 91%
- Avg. high school GPA 3.6
- Avg. ACT 25
- Avg. SAT 1213
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Upcoming Deadlines For Iowa State University
- Early decision 1 - Deadline
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Jul 15
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- Application fee $40
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Colleges with Similar Merit Aid Award Percentages and Award Amounts
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | Merit Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $37,135 | 86% | $4,732 | 91% | |
| St Mary's College Of Maryland | $47,224 | 84% | $4,903 | 80% | |
| University Of Massachusetts Dartmouth | $45,495 | 88% | $4,729 | 78% | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $28,448 | 86% | $4,715 | 83% | |
| Missouri State University Springfield | $29,630 | 84% | $4,359 | 85% |
Colleges in Plains Region with similar merit aid awards levels
Name | Cost | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | $37,135 | 86% | $4,732 | 91% | |
| Missouri State University Springfield | $29,630 | 84% | $4,359 | 85% | |
| Drake University | $46,400 | 89% | $25,533 | 68% | |
| Hamline University | $54,056 | 85% | $22,364 | 67% | |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $28,448 | 86% | $4,715 | 83% |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and median earnings of alumni after 10 years
Name | Acceptance Rate | 10 Year Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 91 | $101,300 |
| West Virginia University | 82 | $99,900 |
| Notre Dame De Namur University | 82 | $99,700 |
| University Of Iowa | 83 | $99,400 |
| Western Washington University | 88 | $99,300 |
| Hartwick College | 83 | $99,200 |
| University Of Wyoming | 96 | $98,800 |
| North Dakota State University Main Campus | 93 | $98,600 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and cost of attendance
College | Acceptance Rate | Attendance Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 91 | $37,135 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 90 | $33,613 |
| Adams State University | 99 | $33,849 |
| Indiana State University | 90 | $33,892 |
| The University Of Texas Of The Permian Basin | 91 | $34,050 |
| Emporia State University | 85 | $34,057 |
| Old Dominion University | 87 | $34,060 |
| West Virginia University | 82 | $34,060 |
| Truett Mcconnell University | 93 | $34,074 |
| Utah State University | 89 | $34,113 |
| Fort Lewis College | 91 | $34,166 |
| Hilbert College | 84 | $34,300 |
| Sul Ross State University | 99 | $34,409 |
| California State University Stanislaus | 86 | $34,662 |
| Kent State University At Kent | 85 | $34,858 |
| University Of North Carolina At Greensboro | 84 | $34,963 |
| Rochester College | 100 | $35,210 |
| Rosemont College | 89 | $35,238 |
| Texas Woman's University | 87 | $35,514 |
| Texas A & M University Corpus Christi | 87 | $35,733 |
| Freed Hardeman University | 93 | $35,950 |
Colleges with similar acceptance rate and similar 4 year graduation rates
Name | Acceptance Rate | 4 year graduation |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 91 | 45% |
| Manhattanville College | 90 | 49% |
| Colby Sawyer College | 90 | 49% |
| Hartwick College | 83 | 49% |
| Cazenovia College | 82 | 49% |
| Nichols College | 82 | 48% |
| Longwood University | 89 | 48% |
| Moody Bible Institute | 95 | 48% |
| Robert Morris University | 84 | 47% |
| Saint Martin's University | 96 | 47% |
| Wilson College | 92 | 47% |
| Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College | 89 | 47% |
| Chestnut Hill College | 96 | 47% |
| University Of Northwestern St Paul | 93 | 47% |
| Otis College Of Art And Design | 94 | 47% |
| Illinois State University | 89 | 47% |
| Loyola University New Orleans | 94 | 47% |
| Benedictine College | 93 | 46% |
| Ave Maria University | 83 | 46% |
| University Of Detroit Mercy | 83 | 46% |
| Columbia College | 96 | 46% |
Comparing merit aid in colleges with similar acceptance rates.
Name | Received Merit Aid | Avg Merit Aid |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | 86% | $4,732 |
| Western Kentucky University | 79% | $5,111 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | 86% | $4,715 |
| Missouri State University Springfield | 84% | $4,359 |
| University Of Southern Indiana | 77% | $4,109 |
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