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Salisbury Bowie State University Morgan State Boise State Idaho Delaware State University BYU-I Coppin UB Loyola University Maryland TU WPI| Idaho State University | University of Maryland Eastern Shore | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UMES | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #923 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $12,020 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $12,705 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,724 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,484 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 81.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 10.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ISU | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 18% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UMES | ||
| 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 UMES based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 2,518 students)
ISU vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UMES?
- Idaho State University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($5,928.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.2% higher at ISU than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($23,906.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than ISU ($12,020 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 39.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($7,626 vs. $10,636)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Idaho State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Eastern Shore students is 38.9% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($12,705 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at UMES (3.07)
ISU vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UMES? 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 UMES and ISU.
- The graduation rate at UMES is higher than Idaho State University (31% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $40,400)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $4,050 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($22,950 vs. $27,000)
- ISU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/