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Overview |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | New Albany, IN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,025 | 3,672 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #831 | #809 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | ius.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,540 | $11,012 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,325 | $8,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,262 | $7,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 88% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,505 | 1,923 | ||
| Admitted | 8,350 | 1,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 85.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.5% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 1000/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,261 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $209 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | IU Southeast | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Humboldt State University is larger than than IU Southeast based on total student enrollment (6,025 students vs. 3,672 students)
Humboldt State University vs. IU Southeast Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or IU Southeast?
- Indiana University Southeast 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 Southeast 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 Southeast than Humboldt State University ($8,264 vs. $14,325)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 13.9% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,012 vs. $12,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Southeast than Humboldt State University (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 27.5% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($9,262 vs. $7,262)
Humboldt State University vs. IU Southeast Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or IU Southeast? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU Southeast or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Humboldt State University (990) is 35 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Humboldt State University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Humboldt State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than IU Southeast (85.2%)
Humboldt State University vs. IU Southeast Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or IU Southeast? 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 Southeast and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Humboldt State University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Humboldt State University earn on average $700 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($39,000 vs. $38,300)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $761 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Southeast graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,261)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than IU Southeast graduates. ($201 vs. $209)
- More Humboldt State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/