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Overview |
Idaho | USD | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Idaho | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | USD | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Idaho | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than USD based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 9,856 students)
Idaho vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or USD?
- University of South Dakota is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Idaho for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,182.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at Idaho than University of South Dakota ($25,418.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Idaho than USD ($14,954 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 20.4% lower than costs at University of Idaho ($8,224 vs. $9,898)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than University of South Dakota (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 76% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($11,105 vs. $6,308)
Idaho vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 12 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho or USD? 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 USD and Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than University of South Dakota (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $1,300 more per year than Idaho graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $46,900)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than USD graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than USD graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/