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Boise State Central Washington University UW-Seattle Western Washington University Portland State University UWB Gonzaga OSU Seattle U UO EWU MSU| University of Idaho | Washington State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $211 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Washington State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington State University is larger than than Idaho based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 11,507 students)
Idaho vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 73.2% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Washington State than University of Idaho ($26,392.00 vs. $25,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than Washington State ($14,954 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 25.2% lower than costs at Washington State University ($9,898 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 3.9% larger than aid received Washington State University ($11,105 vs. $10,689)
Idaho vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 22 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Washington State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Idaho (3.47)
- Washington State has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than University of Idaho (67% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $46,900)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $3,850 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($20,429 vs. $24,279)
- Washington State graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($211 vs. $251)
- More Washington State 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/