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Overview |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 11,079 students)
ISU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 10% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at ISU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($23,906.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater ($12,425 vs. $13,322)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($7,626 vs. $7,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 118.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($9,145 vs. $4,187)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
ISU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and ISU.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Idaho State University (54% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $2,300 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $2,021 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($22,950 vs. $24,971)
- ISU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/