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Boise State Washington State MSU UO OSU Lewis-Clark State College The University of Montana BYU-I Portland State University UCCS UW Western Washington University| Idaho State University | University of Idaho | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Idaho | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 11,849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #552 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $27,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $10,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $14,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $12,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
ISU | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,222 | ||
| Admitted | - | 9,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ISU | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
ISU | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Idaho | ||
| 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 Idaho based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 11,849 students)
ISU vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Idaho?
- University of Idaho is 9.1% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Idaho than Idaho State University ($27,508.00 vs. $25,102.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Idaho ($12,353 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 31% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($7,924 vs. $10,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Idaho State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 41.5% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($12,095 vs. $8,550)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or ISU .
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Idaho? 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 Idaho and ISU.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Idaho State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $4,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $1,329 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($22,950 vs. $24,279)
- ISU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/