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Valencia College Boise State Idaho MDC BYU-I BC UVU FSCJ St Petersburg College Washington State Utah WSU| Santa Fe College | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
| Location | Gainesville, FL | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,729 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfcollege.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,872 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,418 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,008 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,380 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $2,426 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 98% |
Admission |
Santa Fe College | 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 |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,025 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $237 |
Diversity |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Santa Fe College | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Santa Fe College is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (12,729 students vs. 12,301 students)
Santa Fe College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Santa Fe College or ISU?
- Idaho State University is 216.7% more expensive to attend than Santa Fe College for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $1,872.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.3% higher at ISU than Santa Fe College ($23,906.00 vs. $7,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Santa Fe College than ISU ($11,380 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 31.2% lower than costs at Santa Fe College ($7,626 vs. $10,008)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Santa Fe College (98% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 277% larger than aid received Santa Fe College ($9,145 vs. $2,426)
Which college is harder to get into, Santa Fe College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Santa Fe College .
Santa Fe College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Santa Fe College 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 Santa Fe College.
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Santa Fe College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,500)
- Santa Fe College students graduate with a $11,925 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($11,025 vs. $22,950)
- Santa Fe College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($113 vs. $237)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Santa Fe College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/