Idaho vs. LSUA

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Idaho in Moscow, ID with Louisiana State University Alexandria in Alexandria, LA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Idaho is larger than LSUA based on total student enrollment (12,286 students vs. 6,815 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Idaho is located in Moscow, ID (Rural Fringe setting); Louisiana State University Alexandria is in Alexandria, LA (Rural Fringe setting).
• University of Idaho is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Louisiana State University Alexandria is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Idaho 18:1; Louisiana State University Alexandria 33:1.

Idaho vs. LSUA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Idaho or LSUA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Alexandria than Idaho ($8,296 vs. $15,111).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Alexandria are 14.6% lower than at University of Idaho ($9,598 vs. $11,243).
• University of Idaho is 28.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than LSUA (about $2,034 more per year; $9,084.00 vs. $7,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 93.3% higher at Idaho than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (about $13,670 more per year; $28,320.00 vs. $14,650.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at University of Idaho than at Louisiana State University Alexandria (96% vs. 86%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 66.2% larger than aid received by Louisiana State University Alexandria students ($12,568 vs. $7,561).

Idaho vs. LSUA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or LSUA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between LSUA and Idaho.

• The typical SAT score (median estimate) at University of Idaho (1110) is 10 points higher than at LSUA (1100).
• Incoming Idaho students have a 4 point higher typical ACT composite (median estimate) (23 vs. 19 at LSUA).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 990/1230; Louisiana State University Alexandria 970/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted students: University of Idaho 20/26; Louisiana State University Alexandria 17/22.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Idaho - Test optional; LSUA - Required.
• Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at LSUA (3.16).
• LSUA has a higher acceptance rate (92.1%) than Idaho (75.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 19.9% at Idaho vs. 66.6% at LSUA.

Idaho vs. LSUA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Idaho and LSUA? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• University of Idaho's six-year graduation rate (51%) is higher than Louisiana State University Alexandria's (12%).
• Graduates from University of Idaho earn a median of about $11,200 more per year than LSUA graduates about ten years after starting college ($46,900 vs. $35,700), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Louisiana State University Alexandria graduates have a $6,572 lower median loan debt than Idaho graduates ($17,707 vs. $24,279).
• Among borrowers, LSUA graduates have an estimated $68 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Idaho graduates ($183 vs. $251).
• More Idaho graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSUA students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 46%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.