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Iowa BYU Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Southern Utah University Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU| Iowa State University | Utah State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 89% |
Admission |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1050/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $140 |
Diversity |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Utah State University | ||
| 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
- Iowa State University is larger than than Utah State University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 27,943 students)
ISU vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Utah State University?
- Iowa State University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($8,678.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at ISU than Utah State University ($25,162.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than ISU ($14,577 vs. $15,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 13.7% lower than costs at Iowa State University ($8,232 vs. $9,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than Iowa State University (89% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 12.6% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,043 vs. $9,808)
ISU vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 58 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Utah State University (3.63)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than ISU (90.2%)
ISU vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Utah State University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $10,258 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($13,610 vs. $23,868)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($140 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/