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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Moscow, ID | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 11,849 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #552 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | uidaho.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,508 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $10,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $14,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $12,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 95% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 12,222 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 9,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 950/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $24,279 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $251 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt State University | Idaho | ||
| 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 Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (11,849 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Idaho Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Idaho?
- University of Idaho is 13.9% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Idaho than Humboldt State University ($27,508.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Idaho ($13,837 vs. $14,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 26.8% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($10,380 vs. $13,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Humboldt State University (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 20.4% larger than aid received Humboldt State University ($12,095 vs. $10,046)
Humboldt State University vs. Idaho Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Idaho? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Idaho or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 71 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Idaho students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Idaho (79.1%)
Humboldt State University vs. Idaho Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt State University or Idaho? 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 Idaho and Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Humboldt State University (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $7,900 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $4,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Idaho graduates. ($19,500 vs. $24,279)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Idaho graduates. ($201 vs. $251)
- More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/