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Boise State Idaho BYU-I Salt Lake Community College UVU Utah State University-College of Eastern Utah Washington State Utah WSU MSU DSC University of Cincinnati-Clermont College| Idaho State University | Snow College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Snow College | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Ephraim, UT | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 5,997 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | snow.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Snow College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $3,796 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $13,746 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $5,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $8,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $4,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 70% |
Admission |
ISU | Snow College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Snow College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Snow College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $5,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $59 |
Diversity |
ISU | Snow College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Snow College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 13% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Snow College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Snow College based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 5,997 students)
ISU vs. Snow College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Snow College?
- Idaho State University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than Snow College for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $3,796.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at ISU than Snow College ($23,906.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Snow College than ISU ($8,576 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Snow College are 51% lower than costs at Idaho State University ($5,050 vs. $7,626)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Snow College (98% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 119% larger than aid received Snow College ($9,145 vs. $4,175)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Snow College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Snow College or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Snow College (3.4)
ISU vs. Snow College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Snow College? 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 Snow College and ISU.
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Snow College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $37,100)
- Snow College students graduate with a $17,200 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($5,750 vs. $22,950)
- Snow College graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($59 vs. $237)
- More Snow College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/