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Boise State Idaho BYU-I University of Puget Sound UVU EWU Washington State Utah WSU MSU EOU Snow College| Idaho State University | Lewis Clark State College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Lewiston, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 3,746 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | lcsc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $6,999 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $20,252 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $8,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $6,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,938 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 850/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 8, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $21,944 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $226 |
Diversity |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Lewis-Clark State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Lewis-Clark State College based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 3,746 students)
ISU vs. Lewis-Clark State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Lewis-Clark State College?
- Lewis Clark State College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,999.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at ISU than Lewis Clark State College ($23,906.00 vs. $20,252.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lewis Clark State College than ISU ($11,476 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 10.9% lower than costs at Lewis Clark State College ($7,626 vs. $8,460)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Lewis Clark State College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 39.5% larger than aid received Lewis Clark State College ($9,145 vs. $6,555)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Lewis-Clark State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lewis-Clark State College or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Lewis-Clark State College (3.23)
ISU vs. Lewis-Clark State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Lewis-Clark State College? 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 Lewis-Clark State College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at Lewis-Clark State College is higher than Idaho State University (28% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Lewis-Clark State College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,000)
- Lewis Clark State College students graduate with a $1,006 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,944 vs. $22,950)
- Lewis-Clark State College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($226 vs. $237)
- More Lewis-Clark State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/