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Overview |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Baton Rouge, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,614 | 7,341 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1015 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | subr.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,992 | $4,979 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,102 | $4,979 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,924 | $9,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,353 | $18,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,550 | $7,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 12,221 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 49.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 798/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $30,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $317 |
Diversity |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 93% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Southern University and A & M College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (12,614 students vs. 7,341 students)
ISU vs. Southern University and A & M College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Southern University and A & M College?
- Idaho State University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($5,992.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 404.2% higher at ISU than Southern University and A & M College ($25,102.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Idaho State University than Southern University and A & M College ($12,353 vs. $18,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,924 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Idaho State University than Southern University and A & M College (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Idaho State University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,550 vs. $7,112)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Southern University and A & M College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern University and A & M College or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
ISU vs. Southern University and A & M College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Southern University and A & M College? 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 Southern University and A & M College and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (26% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $38,000)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $7,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,950 vs. $30,750)
- ISU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($237 vs. $317)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/