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PVAMU University of Houston-Downtown Boise State Idaho UH Tennessee State University BYU-I Lamar University SHSU Southern University and A & M College Texas State GSU- Grambling| Idaho State University | Texas Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | TSU | ||
| Location | Pocatello, ID | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,301 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | isu.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,928 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,906 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,626 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,425 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,145 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,300 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,950 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $303 |
Diversity |
ISU | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 22% | ||
Campus |
ISU | TSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Idaho State University is larger than than TSU based on total student enrollment (12,301 students vs. 8,632 students)
ISU vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or TSU?
- Texas Southern University is 25.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($7,437.00 vs. $5,928.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at ISU than Texas Southern University ($23,906.00 vs. $19,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than ISU ($11,826 vs. $12,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Idaho State University are 26.7% lower than costs at Texas Southern University ($7,626 vs. $9,664)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than Idaho State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Idaho State University ($12,085 vs. $9,145)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or ISU .
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at TSU (3.0)
ISU vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or TSU? 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 TSU and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Texas Southern University (26% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from Idaho State University earn on average $6,100 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($42,300 vs. $36,200)
- Idaho State University students graduate with a $6,408 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,950 vs. $29,358)
- ISU graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($237 vs. $303)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/