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UW-Eau Claire University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Wisconsin Boise State Idaho UWO UW-Platteville BYU-I Minnesota State University-Mankato UWSP Minnesota| Idaho State University | University of Wisconsin La Crosse | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 10,274 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uwlax.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $16,404 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $6,942 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $13,130 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $3,395 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,290 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,413 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $49,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UW-La Crosse | ||
| 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 UW-La Crosse based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 10,274 students)
ISU vs. UW-La Crosse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UW-La Crosse?
- University of Wisconsin La Crosse is 28% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,585.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at ISU than University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($23,906.00 vs. $16,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than UW-La Crosse ($12,425 vs. $13,130)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin La Crosse are 9.9% lower than costs at Idaho State University ($6,942 vs. $7,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin La Crosse (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 169.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin La Crosse ($9,145 vs. $3,395)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UW-La Crosse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-La Crosse or ISU .
- Accepted freshman UW-La Crosse students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. UW-La Crosse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UW-La Crosse? 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 UW-La Crosse and ISU.
- The graduation rate at UW-La Crosse is higher than Idaho State University (68% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin La Crosse earn on average $7,200 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($49,500 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($22,950 vs. $23,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UW-La Crosse graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UW-La Crosse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/