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Overview |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $211 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 3,039 students)
Humboldt State University vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or IU East?
- Indiana University East is 26.7% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($7,274.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.1% higher at IU East than Humboldt State University ($20,634.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Humboldt State University ($8,837 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 33.2% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($9,412 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University East than Humboldt State University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,262 vs. $7,874)
Humboldt State University vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 29 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than IU East (77.6%)
Humboldt State University vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or IU East? 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 IU East and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than Indiana University East (40% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $32,900)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,500)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($201 vs. $211)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/