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UWM Boise State Idaho University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay BYU-I UW-Platteville UWSP Wisconsin UW-Stout| Idaho State University | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UWO | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #786 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
ISU | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
ISU | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $245 |
Diversity |
ISU | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 8% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UWO | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 12,301 students)
ISU vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UWO?
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is 8.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,422.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.8% higher at ISU than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($23,906.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than UWO ($12,425 vs. $12,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 16.6% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,626 vs. $8,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 105.5% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($9,145 vs. $4,450)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWO (3.24)
ISU vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UWO? 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 UWO and ISU.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Idaho State University (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $1,800 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $798 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,950 vs. $23,748)
- ISU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($237 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/