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Overview |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 2,649 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | scsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $9,528 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $20,218 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $17,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $15,873 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,833 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $31,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $33,205 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $343 |
Diversity |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 96% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
ISU | South Carolina State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than South Carolina State University based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 2,649 students)
ISU vs. South Carolina State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or South Carolina State University?
- South Carolina State University is 60.7% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($9,528.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at ISU than South Carolina State University ($23,906.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than South Carolina State University ($12,425 vs. $17,435)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 18% lower than costs at South Carolina State University ($7,626 vs. $9,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than South Carolina State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by South Carolina State University students is 73.6% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($15,873 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or South Carolina State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Carolina State University or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
ISU vs. South Carolina State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or South Carolina 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 South Carolina State University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at South Carolina State University is higher than Idaho State University (35% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $11,300 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $31,000)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $10,255 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($22,950 vs. $33,205)
- ISU graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($237 vs. $343)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/