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Boise State Idaho BYU-I RMC UVU Washington State Utah WSU MSU Snow College Utah State University Montana State University-Northern| Idaho State University | Montana State University Billings | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Billings, MT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 4,057 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | msubillings.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $4,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $18,209 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $8,348 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $12,487 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $5,394 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | |||
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| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $17,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $180 |
Diversity |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
ISU | MSU Billings | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 4,057 students)
ISU vs. MSU Billings Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or MSU Billings?
- Idaho State University is 28.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at ISU than Montana State University Billings ($23,906.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than MSU Billings ($12,425 vs. $12,487)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Montana State University Billings ($7,626 vs. $8,348)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University as Montana State University Billings (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 69.5% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($9,145 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or MSU Billings? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU Billings or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
ISU vs. MSU Billings Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or MSU Billings? 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 MSU Billings and ISU.
- The graduation rate at MSU Billings is higher than Idaho State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $5,450 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $22,950)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($180 vs. $237)
- More MSU Billings graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/