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Boise State Idaho UVU BYU-I Utah State University Utah Southern Utah University DSC BYU Washington State MSU Salt Lake Community College| Idaho State University | Weber State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | WSU | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Ogden, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 29,914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | weber.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $5,471 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $16,164 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $10,525 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $5,831 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $48,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $155 |
Diversity |
ISU | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 14% |
Students |
ISU | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ISU | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Weber State University is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (29,914 students vs. 12,301 students)
ISU vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or WSU?
- Idaho State University is 8.4% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $5,471.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at ISU than Weber State University ($23,906.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Weber State University than ISU ($10,525 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 21.1% lower than costs at Weber State University ($7,626 vs. $9,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Weber State University than Idaho State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 56.8% larger than aid received Weber State University ($9,145 vs. $5,831)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WSU (3.36)
ISU vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or WSU? 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 WSU and ISU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than Idaho State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Weber State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($48,700 vs. $42,300)
- Weber State University students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $22,950)
- WSU graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($155 vs. $237)
- More WSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/