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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Principia College | Iowa State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Principia College | ISU | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Ames, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 29,969 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | iastate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | ISU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $8,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $25,162 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $9,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $11,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 80% |
Admission |
Principia College | ISU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 21,919 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 19,776 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 90.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 29% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 1090/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Principia College | ISU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | ISU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $23,868 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $246 |
Diversity |
Principia College | ISU | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Principia College | ISU | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | ISU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. ISU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or ISU?
- Principia College is 259.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24% higher at Principia College than Iowa State University ($31,200.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Principia College ($15,310 vs. $18,039)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 37.5% lower than costs at Principia College ($9,358 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than Iowa State University (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 145% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($27,051 vs. $11,043)
Principia College vs. ISU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or ISU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ISU or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. ISU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or ISU? 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 ISU and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/