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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University Boise State Idaho UNCG ECSU Wake Forest BYU-I ECU VSU Catawba College| Idaho State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | WSSU | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 86% |
Admission |
ISU | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $265 |
Diversity |
ISU | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
ISU | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ISU | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 5,004 students)
ISU vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or WSSU?
- Idaho State University is 74.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.1% higher at ISU than Winston Salem State University ($23,906.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than WSSU ($12,425 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 47.1% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($7,626 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Winston Salem State University (98% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($9,145 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at WSSU (3.01)
ISU vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or WSSU? 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 WSSU and ISU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Idaho State University (41% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $6,600 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $35,700)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $2,713 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($22,950 vs. $25,663)
- ISU graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($237 vs. $265)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/