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Overview |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Great Falls, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | ugf.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $27,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $27,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $10,233 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $22,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $18,815 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 199 | ||
| Admitted | - | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 95.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 52.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 720/740 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 5, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Great Falls | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than University of Great Falls based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 955 students)
ISU vs. University of Great Falls Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Great Falls?
- University of Great Falls is 359.8% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($27,256.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at University of Great Falls than Idaho State University ($27,256.00 vs. $23,906.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than University of Great Falls ($12,425 vs. $22,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 34.2% lower than costs at University of Great Falls ($7,626 vs. $10,233)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Great Falls (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Great Falls students is 105.7% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($18,815 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or University of Great Falls? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Great Falls or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Great Falls (3.3)
ISU vs. University of Great Falls Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or University of Great Falls? 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 University of Great Falls and ISU.
- The graduation rate at University of Great Falls is higher than Idaho State University (29% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $5,800 more per year than University of Great Falls graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,500)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $2,050 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Great Falls graduates. ($22,950 vs. $25,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Great Falls graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Great Falls graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/