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Western State Colorado University Boise State Idaho Metropolitan State College of Denver FLC BYU-I University of Northern Colorado UCCS CU Denver Adams State College Colorado State CU Boulder| Colorado Mesa University | Idaho State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
| Location | Grand Junction, CO | Pocatello, ID | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,905 | 12,301 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #886 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mesastate.edu | isu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,261 | $5,928 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,983 | $23,906 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,522 | $7,626 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,085 | $12,425 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,209 | $9,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,810 | - | ||
| Admitted | 8,021 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $42,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $22,950 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $237 |
Diversity |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Colorado Mesa | ISU | ||
| 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
- Idaho State University is larger than than Colorado Mesa based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 8,905 students)
Colorado Mesa vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado Mesa or ISU?
- Colorado Mesa University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($8,261.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at ISU than Colorado Mesa University ($23,906.00 vs. $21,983.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Colorado Mesa ($12,425 vs. $15,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 51.1% lower than costs at Colorado Mesa University ($7,626 vs. $11,522)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Colorado Mesa University (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado Mesa University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($9,209 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado Mesa or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Colorado Mesa .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Colorado Mesa (3.28)
Colorado Mesa vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado Mesa 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 Colorado Mesa.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Colorado Mesa University (26% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Colorado Mesa graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,000)
- Colorado Mesa University students graduate with a $1,200 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $22,950)
- Colorado Mesa graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($224 vs. $237)
- More Colorado Mesa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/