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Overview |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 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 |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $140 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Utah State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Utah State University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (27,943 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Utah State University?
- Utah State University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($8,310.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Idaho than Utah State University ($25,418.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than Idaho ($14,577 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 20.2% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,232 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Utah State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 13.2% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,105 vs. $9,808)
Idaho vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho 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 Idaho .
- The average SAT score at Utah State University (1084) is 23 points higher than at Idaho (1061)
- Incoming Utah State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Idaho (23)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Utah State University is higher than University of Idaho (52% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Utah State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $46,900)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $10,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($13,610 vs. $24,279)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($140 vs. $251)
- More Utah State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/