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Boise State Idaho Valencia College BYU-I UVU Washington State Utah WSU UCF MSU Snow College Utah State University| Polk State College | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | ISU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,963 | 12,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $5,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $25,102 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $7,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,832 | $12,353 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,253 | $8,550 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 90% |
Admission |
PSC | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | - | ||
| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
PSC | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $237 |
Diversity |
PSC | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
PSC | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 7% | ||
Campus |
PSC | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 7,963 students)
PSC vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or ISU?
- Idaho State University is 141.3% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($5,992.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.7% higher at ISU than Polk State College ($25,102.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than ISU ($9,832 vs. $12,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Polk State College ($7,924 vs. $8,339)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Polk State College (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,550 vs. $5,253)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or PSC .
PSC vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC or ISU? 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 ISU and PSC.
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $8,300 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $13,450 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $22,950)
- PSC graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($98 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/