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Boise State Idaho University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-Stout UWM BYU-I UW-Green Bay UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UWO UW-Platteville University of Wisconsin-River Falls| Idaho State University | University of Wisconsin Stevens Point | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 8,109 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $7,112 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $16,132 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $8,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $14,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $4,255 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
ISU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,820 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,950 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 90.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $251 |
Diversity |
ISU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 12% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UWSP | ||
| 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 UWSP based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 8,109 students)
ISU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UWSP?
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is 18.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,112.00 vs. $5,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at ISU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($25,102.00 vs. $16,132.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than UWSP ($12,353 vs. $14,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($7,924 vs. $8,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 100.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,550 vs. $4,255)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UWSP (3.27)
ISU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and ISU.
- The graduation rate at UWSP is higher than Idaho State University (61% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $600 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,700)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $1,410 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,950 vs. $24,360)
- ISU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($237 vs. $251)
- More UWSP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/