- Both Idaho State University (ISU) and Montana State University (MSU) are public.
- ISU is located in Pocatello, ID and MSU is located in Bozeman, MT.
- MSU has more expensive tuition of $31,337 than ISU ($27,466).
- MSU is larger with 16,681 students than ISU (12,301 students).
Idaho State University View More Rivals | Montana State University View More Rivals | |
| #262 in National Universities #4 in Idaho | Rankings | #150 in National Universities #1 in Montana |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Pocatello, ID | Location | Bozeman, MT |
ISU| Known as | MSU | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,356 Idaho residents $27,466 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,083 Montana residents $31,337 out-of-state |
| $11,268 Idaho residents $30,152 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,313 Montana residents $24,863 out-of-state |
| $7,108 | Financial Aid | $5,742 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $38 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.11% | |
| Yield | 24.08% | |
| Test Scores | 1,170 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 12,301 | Total Students | 16,681 |
| 10,017 | Undergraduate | 14,625 |
| 2,284 | Graduate | 2,056 |
| 2,517 | Online Enrollment | 1,074 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 37% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 22% | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| 71% | Retention Rate | 75% |
| $43,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $48,900 |
| 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: 4,801) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 606 Full-time 152 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 736 Full-time 485 Part-time |
| 1,638 Full-time 241 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,517 Full-time 819 Part-time |
| $71,459 for Faculties $54,338 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,421 for Faculties $58,063 Part-time |