- Both Idaho State University (ISU) and California State University-Sacramento (Sacramento State) are public.
- ISU is located in Pocatello, ID and Sacramento State is located in Sacramento, CA.
- ISU has more expensive tuition of $27,466 than Sacramento State ($19,482).
- Sacramento State is larger with 31,818 students than ISU (12,301 students).
Idaho State University View More Rivals | California State University-Sacramento View More Rivals | |
| #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho | Rankings | #51 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pocatello, ID | Location | Sacramento, CA |
ISU| Known as | Sacramento State | |
| Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,602 California residents $19,482 out-of-state |
| $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,036 California residents $18,540 out-of-state |
| $7,108 | Financial Aid | $8,951 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.76% | |
| Yield | 21.95% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 12,301 | Total Students | 31,818 |
| 10,017 | Undergraduate | 28,921 |
| 2,284 | Graduate | 2,897 |
| 2,517 | Online Enrollment | 2,262 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,279) $7,744 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| 606 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 821 Full-time 885 Part-time |
| 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,243 Full-time 927 Part-time |
| $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,328 for Faculties $69,213 Part-time |