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Boise State Idaho BYU-I Western Oregon State College Southern Oregon University UVU Washington State Utah OSU WSU MSU Lewis-Clark State College| Idaho State University | Eastern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | EOU | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | La Grande, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 2,798 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | eou.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | EOU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $8,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $22,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $17,219 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $7,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | EOU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,446 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | EOU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | EOU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $22,839 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $236 |
Diversity |
ISU | EOU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
ISU | EOU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ISU | EOU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than EOU based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 2,798 students)
ISU vs. EOU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or EOU?
- Eastern Oregon University is 44.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,640.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at ISU than Eastern Oregon University ($25,102.00 vs. $22,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than EOU ($12,353 vs. $17,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 47.1% lower than costs at Eastern Oregon University ($7,924 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Idaho State University (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($8,550 vs. $7,251)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or EOU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EOU or ISU .
- Accepted freshman EOU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. EOU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or EOU? 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 EOU and ISU.
- The graduation rate at EOU is higher than Idaho State University (32% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $100 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $111 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,839 vs. $22,950)
- EOU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($236 vs. $237)
- More EOU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/