Eastern Washington University (EWU) vs. Idaho State University (ISU)

Compare two schools with tuition, admission, test scores, and more academic characteristics.

  • Both Eastern Washington University (EWU) and Idaho State University (ISU) are public.
  • EWU is located in Cheney, WA and ISU is located in Pocatello, ID.
  • ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,466 than EWU ($25,892).
  • ISU is larger with 12,301 students than EWU (10,910 students).
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#11 in Washington
Rankings#262 in National Universities
#4 in Idaho
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Cheney, WALocationPocatello, ID
EWUKnown asISU
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$8,353 Washington residents
$25,892 out-of-state
Undergraduate$8,356 Idaho residents
$27,466 out-of-state
$13,757 Washington residents
$29,102 out-of-state
Graduate$11,268 Idaho residents
$30,152 out-of-state
$10,190Financial Aid$7,108
Admission
$60 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee
96.20%Acceptance Rate
38.20%Yield
Test Scores
Student Population
10,910Total Students12,301
7,604Undergraduate10,017
3,306Graduate2,284
2,808Online Enrollment2,517
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
49%Graduation Rate37%
Transfer-out Rate22%
67%Retention Rate71%
$46,700Average Earning after Graduation$43,900
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special Opportunities
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,788)
$8,090 average annual costs
On-Campus Living
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
444 Full-time
136 Part-time
Number of Faculties606 Full-time
152 Part-time
1,215 Full-time
152 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,638 Full-time
241 Part-time
$84,674 for Faculties
$65,357 Part-time
Average Salary$71,459 for Faculties
$54,338 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023