Idaho State vs Southern University and A & M
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Idaho State UniversityPocatello, IDCatholic life on campusSouthern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Idaho State has the higher graduation rate: 39% against 27% at Southern University and A & M.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Idaho State has the lower price after aid: $11,538 a year, against $22,288 at Southern University and A & M.
- The average price after aid is lower at Idaho State: $12,193 a year, against $20,077 at Southern University and A & M.
- Median debt is lower at Idaho State: $20,039, against $29,251 at Southern University and A & M.
Catholic life
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Pocatello, ID
Baton Rouge, LA
Setting
City
City
Students
12,614
7,341
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
35%
Average SAT
942
ACT middle 50%
15–19
Graduation rate
39%
27%
First-year retention
72%
60%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,193
$20,077
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,593
$19,047
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,011
$19,395
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,538
$22,288
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$14,483
$25,292
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,288
$26,069
Median debt
$20,039
$29,251
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,608
$43,371
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Idaho State University · Southern University and A & M College