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UW-La Crosse UW-Stout University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UWM Boise State Idaho University of Wisconsin-River Falls Wisconsin UWO Minnesota State University-Mankato UW-Green Bay BYU-I| Idaho State University | University of Wisconsin Eau Claire | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Eau Claire, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 10,104 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #565 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | uwec.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,361 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $16,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,014 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $4,251 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 76% |
Admission |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,403 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,971 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 76.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $240 |
Diversity |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
ISU | UW-Eau Claire | ||
| 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 UW-Eau Claire based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 10,104 students)
ISU vs. UW-Eau Claire Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or UW-Eau Claire?
- University of Wisconsin Eau Claire is 24.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,361.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at ISU than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($23,906.00 vs. $16,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than UW-Eau Claire ($12,425 vs. $15,000)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 18.2% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($7,626 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (98% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 115.1% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Eau Claire ($9,145 vs. $4,251)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or UW-Eau Claire? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Eau Claire or ISU .
- Accepted freshman UW-Eau Claire students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at ISU (3.41)
ISU vs. UW-Eau Claire Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or UW-Eau Claire? 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 UW-Eau Claire and ISU.
- The graduation rate at UW-Eau Claire is higher than Idaho State University (65% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Eau Claire earn on average $5,600 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,300)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $300 lower median federal student loan debt than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($22,950 vs. $23,250)
- ISU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UW-Eau Claire graduates. ($237 vs. $240)
- More UW-Eau Claire graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/