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Overview |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Hammond, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 13,861 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #959 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | selu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $5,777 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $18,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $10,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $12,007 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $10,447 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 5,485 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 45.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $21,272 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $219 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 14% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 2% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Southeastern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southeastern Louisiana University is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (13,861 students vs. 12,614 students)
ISU vs. Southeastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southeastern?
- Idaho State University is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Southeastern for in-state tuition ($5,992.00 vs. $5,777.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at ISU than Southeastern Louisiana University ($25,102.00 vs. $18,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Louisiana University than ISU ($12,007 vs. $12,353)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 29.2% lower than costs at Southeastern Louisiana University ($7,924 vs. $10,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southeastern Louisiana University than Idaho State University (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Louisiana University students is 22.2% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($10,447 vs. $8,550)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Southeastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southeastern (3.39)
ISU vs. Southeastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Southeastern? 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 Southeastern and ISU.
- The graduation rate at Southeastern is higher than Idaho State University (33% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Southeastern graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $41,100)
- Southeastern Louisiana University students graduate with a $1,678 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,272 vs. $22,950)
- Southeastern graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($219 vs. $237)
- More Southeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ISU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/